Solar Crew Lead (Red Seal Electrician or 3rd year Apprentice)

Sunly - New Brunswick West is seeking a Solar Crew Lead (Red Seal Electrician or 3rd year Apprentice) in Saint John, NB. The role involves overseeing solar system connections, leading a team of installers, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes. Candidates must have relevant certification, residential electrical experience, and the ability to work at heights. Benefits include competitive pay, health plans, and a company vehicle.
Solar Crew Lead (Electrician or 3rd year apprentice)

Are you a Red Seal Construction Electrician or 3rd year apprentice looking for your next challenge? Look no further! We're seeking an Electrician to spearhead our rooftop and ground solar system connections and oversee all aspects of our residential and commercial electrical and service work, including leading a team of installers. No prior Solar experience? Not a problem! You'll receive top-notch training from our experienced electricians at Sunly Head Office, who boast thousands of successful installations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Construction duties include, but are not limited to:
• Planning, laying out, assembling, installing, testing, and troubleshooting solar panels systems and inverters.
• Planning, laying out, assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment in buildings and other structures.
• Lead and motivate a team of solar installers, providing guidance and direction
• Collaborating with the local utility companies, and inspectors to ensure installations meet or exceed all standards and expectations.
• Installing and terminating conduit wire, cable, equipment, panels, sensors, and various control components and monitoring devices.
• Helping our head of construction with panel swaps and providing service upgrades, including the installation of EV chargers.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical codes and specifications, avoiding unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring.
• Activating, testing, and troubleshooting systems to ensure optimal operation and performance.
• Providing input into system design, installation, and coordination, and participating in initial handover teams to plan jobs effectively.
• Maintaining a tidy work area, minimizing waste, and ensuring adequate inventory of consumables and equipment.
• Conducting site inspections as needed and performing any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Red Seal Electrician Certification or 3rd year apprentice certification
• Comfortable working at heights, on a roof, using ladders, or climbing when necessary
• Clear criminal record check.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract.
• Residential electrical experience and strong familiarity with electrical codes and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Solar experience is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and improve continuously.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs+ repeatedly;
• Able to work in an open, outdoor work environment for extended periods of time, exposed to all weather conditions;
• Ability to work at heights, on a roof, using ladders or climbing when necessary
• Flexible schedule, designated start time but no assigned end time as lengths of days vary by location and project;

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation and benefits with performance incentives
• Benefits package including health and dental plans
• 5% Employer RRSP Contributions
• Company Vehicle

Join us as our Solar Foreman and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth. Your leadership will not only drive the success of our projects but also create limitless opportunities for career advancement within our organization. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey with us as we bring solar energy to New Brunswick!

WHO IS SUNLY?

We are a team of passionate people that firmly believe that the future of electricity is driven through a combination of renewable sources like solar and energy conservation. We want to help Canadians achieve this by providing a solution that can actually save them money!

WHAT WE DO?

We do solar (both residential and commercial) and we do it well. We believe in taking care of our clients and building projects that will stand the test of time. Our teams have built thousands of projects across Canada and are the best at what they do.

At Sunly, we're not just harnessing the sun's power – we're fueling the future of Canada. As a pioneer in the Canadian solar industry, we're dedicated to driving sustainability, innovation, and community growth. Our team is a dynamic blend of passionate professionals who believe in creating a greener, brighter future for our nation. If you're a forward-thinker with love for the environment and the drive to make a real difference, you might be the next shining star in our expanding constellation. Join us and be a part of Canada's renewable energy revolution. Explore our career opportunities here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Additional pay:
• Bonus pay

Benefits:
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:
• French not required

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Experience:
• Journeyman Electrician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road