Solar Electrical Lead

SunEnergy1 is seeking a Solar Electrical Lead in North Carolina. The role involves overseeing a crew, ensuring safety, interpreting blueprints, and performing electrical tasks related to solar farms. Responsibilities include maintenance, testing, and training apprentice electricians, as well as collaborating with other departments. The position requires physical stamina, knowledge of electrical codes, and the ability to work in various outdoor environments. This is not a remote position.
The Electrical Lead must be a highly motivated, team player who is willing to help in all aspects of building a solar farm focusing mainly on the electrical side of PV solar.

You will report to a management approved supervisor which may be reassigned as workload changes.

The duties of the Electrical Lead as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to:

WORK REQUIREMENTS
• Oversee a crew of workers on daily tasks as assigned by Electrical Foreman
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, and protection of fellow team members within OSHA guidelines
• Read and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings.
• Apply knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install transformers, hook up inverters, knowledge of breakers, and understanding of SCADA equipment
• DC and AC testing including, but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, and insulation resistance testing.
• Ensures the vehicle, tooling, electronics, software, and company property issued are accounted for
• Supervise and train apprentice electricians upwards to 10 team members and teach proper, and safe use of tools following OSHA standards
• Must perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar site equipment and wiring under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Ability to operate test equipment, such as: voltmeters, meggers, and amp meters
• Must understand the electrical work up to 600/1000 VDC and 480 VAC
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the local utility jurisdictions requirements
• Work as a solar farm team crew member and have the ability to help the mechanical and/or other departments as needed
• Ability to preform terminations and electrical connections in regards to PV Solar
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments (example: hot sun, cold, wet weather, mud, etc.)
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight safely without assistance throughout assigned workday
• Must have full range or mobility in upper and lower body; ability to work in various positions and environments including stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time during an 8-12 hour shift and able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds without assistance and pushing and pulling of objects is required
• Able to work 8 -12 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required including occasional night shifts
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 80%) of the job
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must display a positive attitude dedicated towards achieving results for the company as well as providing quality service and accuracy
• Must be a team player and able to work between multiple departments to reach a common goal
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance and attitude at ALL times while at work, while representing or traveling for the company
• Responsible for daily upkeep of your work area
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime as needed
• Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, etc)
• Advise immediate supervisor of any safety or job related problems
• Must comply with all OHSA safety requirements and regulations

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.