Energy Storage & Solar Electrician

Offering

• Want to install energy storage systems (batteries) for homeowners in the Bay Area?
• Want to lead a crew of solar installers using the highest quality products in the industry (Tesla & LG Chem batteries, Sunpower & REC Alpha solar panels, SolarEdge inverters)?
• Want to represent a company known for integrity, customer service & craft excellence?
• Want to work for a B-Corporation focused on its employees & the environment?
• Want to be treated like more than just a number or another quota?

Position Summary

The Residential Energy Storage and Solar Electrician (Residential Electrician) role is a hybrid position combining elements of a residential electrician, PV installation lead, and construction manager.  The right candidate will possess strong technical and construction skills, but also have the important skills of a construction manager (such as strong communication skills and the ability to both plan ahead and problem solve on-the-spot). The Storage and PV Solar Electrician should expect to be involved in design review, project materials planning, job site management, installation of energy storage systems (batteries) and PV inverters, and job closeout work.   

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure project build meets or exceeds the customers’ expectations
• Supervises team members to ensure both quality control and project compliance to plans and specifications
• Attend pre-construction planning and hand-off meetings
• Contributes to and adheres to Safety Plan
• Plan and execute the transport, handling, and installation of all components of designed energy storage system (batteries, backup interface, generation and backup load sub-panels, etc). Transport and install PV solar inverters, disconnects, conduit and wire
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute as-needed power shutdowns with customers
• Review BOMs, generate materials requests, and verify correct materials are available in time to maintain work flow
• Maintain plans, material specifications, as-builts and be knowledgeable in all aspects of each assigned project
• Responsible for project completion, on time, with minimal punch list
• Responsible for onsite compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Maintain a rapport with all the team members, demonstrating leadership abilities and good judgment
• Optimize the profitability of the company through planning, crew management, and build-efficiency without jeopardizing safety and quality of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN
• Knowledge of energy storage systems and previous experience installing energy storage systems. Experience installing Tesla Powerwalls and LG Chem batteries a plus.
• Commitment to safety, above all. Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical safety is required.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and NEC code requirements
• Ability to design equipment layouts, relocate loads out of a meter main panel, add additional load centers, and find creative conduit run solutions
• Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot problems (i.e. ground faults, polarity)
• Proven experience identifying, and using power tools and hardware
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers at all times
• Proven experience running work sites and managing crew members
• Excellent PV technical skills, excellent residential electrical skills (from branch circuit level to main panel upgrades), modest general construction skills and basic carpentry skills are required
• Strong work ethic. Must possess positive attitude, be solution oriented and be committed to precise, high-quality work.
• Commitment to consistent improvement and process efficiency
• Ability to document work with photos on phone, then upload and organize photos
• Basic computer skills. Ability to effectively use Google Drive, Salesforce, email, calendar.
• Current CA driver license with good driving record

Compensation

This full-time, year-round opportunity provides a competitive hourly wage plus overtime pay, as applicable. We have a long history of providing our field employees with flexible schedules. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, 100% of dental and optical insurance, 13 paid time off (PTO) days, 2 volunteer PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and a 401(k) option. 

And, we are an employee owned business! You will be eligible to participate in the SLP Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after you have been directly employed by SLP for one year and have worked a minimum of 1,000 hours.

About the Company

We are Sun Light and Power, the oldest solar integrator in California with over 46 years of experience (founded in 1976). Based in Berkeley, CA, we are an employee-owned company committed to providing exceptional engineering and installation services, improving the environment and building a sustainable business. Sun Light and Power is known for it’s strong brand, thriving company culture, and reputation of technical superiority. We’re looking to grow our residential solar division focused on high-end PV products and energy storage solutions.

Benefit Corporation Values

Sun Light and Power is a benefit corporation (B Corp). SLP prefers to work with companies that are committed to sustainability and who put their people first.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, and medical background.