Solar Electrician

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group has a new opportunity for an Electrician in the Rochester, NY area experienced with inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial or utility solar facilities.

Pay rate for the role is $45-$50 per hour 

We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus as well 

Responsibilities:

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

• Reads and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician.

• Completes written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed.

• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect; and install, remove and maintain solar site equipment such as solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.

• Supervise and train apprentice electricians/coworkers to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 2 years experience of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.

• Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by state of residence.

Additional Qualifications:

• Current Journeyman's Electrical License

• Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.

• Knowledge of Solar PV a plus.

• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.

• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, see, and work on ladders for extended periods of time with hands and arms at heights to install and troubleshoot equipment.

• OSHA training and certification preferred.

• Travel and flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.