Sunkeeper Solar Overview
Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off-grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition. Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for any and all distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.
Solar Electrician:
Responsibilities
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Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices required for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
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Ensure electrical systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant local codes.
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Lead job safety, participate in Job Hazard Analysis, ensure proper PPE is maintained at all times
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Assist in solar crew support including staging materials, general site work support, as well as site preparation and clean up
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Maintain proper organization of company-provided tools and materials, ensuring that essential supplies remain in stock.
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Communicate professionally and treat clients, contractors, tradespeople, coworkers, and the public with respect and kindness.
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Troubleshoot electrical issues independently
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Operate various tools such a threader, core drill, conduit bender
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Read and understand all Sunkeeper drawings with the ability to accurately translate such documents into physical space
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Understand and teach all company policies, including company safety policy to crew
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Turn in receipts on time with proper notes
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Mark layouts neutrally for electrical equipment, plan and execute complex conduit runs, and lead wire pulls effectively.
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Utilize Procore for managing daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections, while providing regular job status updates and completing necessary paperwork.
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Perform quality inspections on electrical equipment
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Participate in electrical shutdown work during off hours if needed
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Utilizes good judgment in gray area situations
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Drive company vehicles and trucks when needed
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Maintain a clean driving record, if assigned driving duties
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Maintain a valid 40-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196
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Maintain a Labor Utilization Rate of >89%.
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Actively bring new ideas about improving corporate quality, efficiency, and safety, to the persons best-positioned to implement them
Reporting: Solar Electrician will report directly to the Solar Lead Electrician.
Requirements:
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Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites
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Ability to travel to job sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
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Able to read electrical and architectural plans
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Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold), repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and use standard hand tools.
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Ability to follow verbal and auditory instructions during on-site work; must be able to meet all physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.
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Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
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Ability to comprehend and execute the installation of electrical service equipment, including transformers, meter banks, and fuse switches.
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Be skilled in critical path analysis for project planning and execution.
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Capable of designing and explaining a fall rescue plan.
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Ability to specify and implement a fall protection system.
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Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis for project efficiency.
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Proven ability to retain personnel on the crew.
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Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, other trades, and Sunkeeper installers.
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Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times
Compensation: $28 - 33 / hour; commensurate with experience.
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