AC Foreman - Commercial Solar Service Background

Centrica Business Solutions; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA with match

FSA/DCA

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Fitness Rewards Program

Employee Training and Development

Job summary

The Centrica Business Solutions team is seeking a Solar AC Electrical Foreman in Austin, TX. You will lead electrical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance on diverse solar projects, traveling to sites as needed and ensuring safety and code compliance.

You’ll work from plans and specifications, supervise crews, and coordinate with management to meet client expectations while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.5 years’ experience in a commercial, industrial, or solar electrician journeyman capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety and pre-work task planning.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and coordinate tasks with others.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing faulty systems and devices using testing equipment and hand tools.
• Identify faults in AC/DC systems and troubleshoot to resolve issues.
• Analyze electrical systems to identify hazards and program modifications while ensuring code compliance.
• Test circuit continuity to verify safety and functionality of systems.
• Provide feedback to management on potential hazards related to equipment operation.
• Perform tasks on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to install or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
• Complete physically demanding tasks such as trench digging and underground conduit installation.
• Understand plans, blueprints, contracts and safety documents for each job.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate electrical hazards and code violations.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

OSHA 10

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Boom Lift

Scissor Lift

Extended Reach Forklift

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Austin, TX, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $45.00 Annually

Do your team members see you as a role model and leader? Do you want to work for a company where your work matters? Do you enjoy traveling and being able to work on different job sites? If so, we want you on our team!

The Solar AC Electrical Foreman will be responsible for the construction, installation and modification of electrical appliances, systems, facilities, and related controls of varying design and/or complexity. The incumbent will be required to both take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the company’s goals and objectives in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner as per Centrica’s policies and procedures while exceeding the expectations of our clients.

Our Solar AC Foreman Lead contributes to the team by:

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing faulty systems, devices, and parts by utilizing testing equipment and as well as hand tools to identify the sources of the malfunction to resolve the issue.
• Proficiency in electrical competencies including identification of faults in AC/DC electrical systems and the capacity to troubleshoot and resolve them.
• Analyzing electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects as well as the necessity for modification or maintenance and to ensure code compliance.
• V erifying the compatibility and safety of electrical systems by testing the continuity of circuits within the wiring, equipment, and fixtures by utilizing testing devices to ensure the integrity and functionality of the entire system.
• Providing continuous feedback to management regarding any potential hazards associated with the ongoing operation of equipment.
• Performing job duties on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs to install, maintain or repair any electrical wiring, equipment and/or fixtures.
• Completing physically demanding tasks such as (but not limited to): trench digging, underground installation of conduit, and long- term bending, crouching, pulling, lifting, etc.
• Understanding plans, specifications, contracts, blueprints, safety documents and any other workplace or job site related documentation pertaining to each job.
• Demonstrating efficient problem-solving skills while Identifying and mitigating safety hazards, code violations and other electrical issues

The core components needed to be successful in this role are (i.e. must haves):

• Minimum 3.5 years’ experience in a commercial, industrial, or solar electrician journeyman capacity with thorough understanding of electrical equipment, high and low voltages, electrical theory, power generation, switchgear maintenance and paralleling procedures.
• Possess strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning with an emphasis on identifying electrical hazards and proper safety procedures.
• V ersed in all electrical test equipment to diagnose or troubleshoot all electrical systems and instruments.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed to achieve objectives without supervision while coordinating tasks with others through personal initiative.
• OSHA 10
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

The following are a definite plus, so if you’ve got any of these be sure to tell us!

• OSHA 30
• Certifications and/or experience on a Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, or Extended Reach Forklift

This is not your average 9am – 5pm position. If you are someone who enjoys traveling and seeing new places this job is for you! Our Electrical Foreman needs to have scheduling flexibility with an ability to travel to different jobsites.

Our Team and Culture:

We offer a culture filled with collaboration, passion, reliability, trustworthiness and more! We don’t just talk thetalkbut we actually walk to walk here and can show this through our employee feedback – check it our yourself to see what employees are saying:

• High level of employee engagement
• Trust in leadership
• Senior leaders listen andact
• Strong focus in health and safety

What we do:

Digitalization and climate change mean organizations need to be more energy efficient and resilienttolimit their impact on the environmentwhile maintaining control of their energy spend.

AtCentrica Business Solutions,wedeliver integrated energy solutions that balance profitability and sustainability.

By bringing together the right combination of technologies and approaches, we help organizations get the mostvaluefrom our energy and energy infrastructure, helping themsolve their energy challenges and harness new opportunities in a changing world.As an Energy Service Company (ESCO), our broad portfolioincludes:

• Energy Efficiency Solutionsincluding HVAC, lighting, controls, building envelope,water
• Solar and Energy Storage
• Electric vehicle and battery storage solutions

Ourbenefits andperks:

AtCentrica Business Solutions,we ensure you are supported and valued.To help do this, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.Some of our benefits & perks include:

• HSA, with company match
• FSA/DCA
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), with company match
• Life Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Fitness Reward Program
• Employee Training and Development Opportunities

The US base salary range for this full-time position is$30.00-$45.00/hr + benefits.Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and expectations during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, commission, or benefits.

This position is prevailing wage eligible.

Centrica Business Solutionsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employmentpractices.