Job Description
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 Lead Electrician:
Responsibilities
- Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices required for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
- Ensure electrical systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant local codes.
- Supervise, lead, manage, and train a crew of three or more electrical installers and apprentices while providing clear directions and procedures.
- Provide regular reports of team activities to management team.
- Lead job safety, prepare Job Hazard Analysis, ensure proper PPE is maintained at all times
- Train new employees on safety hazards
- Assist in solar crew support including staging materials, general site work support, as well as site preparation and clean up
- Maintain proper organization of company-provided tools and materials, ensuring that essential supplies remain in stock.
- Coordinate and communicate with electrical inspectors on during the BEC inspections
- Communicate professionally and treat clients, contractors, tradespeople, coworkers, and the public with respect and kindness.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues independently
- Operate various tools such a threader, core drill, conduit bender
- Read and understand all Sunkeeper drawings with the ability to accurately translate such documents into physical space
- Understand and teach all company policies, including company safety policy to crew
- Turn in receipts on time with proper notes
- Mark layouts neutrally for electrical equipment, plan and execute complex conduit runs, and lead wire pulls effectively.
- Utilize Procore for managing daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections, while providing regular job status updates and completing necessary paperwork.
- Lead the electrical installation project from start to finish while staying on schedule and maintaining labor budget and miscellaneous materials within 5% of estimated cost
- Perform quality inspections on electrical equipment
- Lead electrical shutdown work during off hours if needed
- Utilizes good judgment in gray area situations
- Drive company vehicles and trucks when needed
- Maintain a clean driving record, if assigned driving duties
- Maintain a valid 62-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196
- Maintain a Labor Utilization Rate of >95%.
- Actively bring new ideas about improving corporate quality, efficiency, and safety, to the persons best-positioned to implement them
Reporting :
Solar Lead Electrician will report directly to the Installation Manager.
Requirements :
- Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
- Ability to travel to job sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
- Able to read electrical and architectural plans and translate them for electrical installers
- Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold), repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and use standard hand tools.
- 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.
- Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
- Ability to comprehend and execute the installation of electrical service equipment, including transformers, meter banks, and fuse switches.
- Be skilled in critical path analysis for project planning and execution.
- Capable of designing and explaining a fall rescue plan.
- Ability to specify and implement a fall protection system.
- Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis for project efficiency.
- Proven ability to retain personnel on the crew.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, other trades, and Sunkeeper installers.
- Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience, though we anticipate a range of $38–$45 / hour.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area, Outdoor, Work alone, Gangs, Shift work, Monday to Friday,