Electrician

Solar Alternatives, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Majority-paid medical

Dental and vision

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Solar Alternatives, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to work with our installation teams, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

The role involves managing daily electrical tasks, executing project duties, and following the guidance of the electrical team lead. Responsibilities include reading prints, installing equipment and conduit, pulling wire, terminating, testing wiring, and ensuring take-off accuracy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical codes and best practices.
• Print reading, design and electrical layout.
• Install equipment, install conduit and fittings, pull wire, terminate.
• Test and record wiring for insulation resistance and IV curve tracing as needed.
• Configure basic electrical devices.
• Ensure accurate electrical take-off and procurement.
• Maintain company vehicle and vehicle stock.
• Ensure code compliance and clean work and jobsite.
• Meet technical requirements of equipment and site conditions.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Effectively execute installation work, customer interaction, and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with installation teams to execute electrical tasks per job requirements.
• Follow guidance of the electrical team lead and uphold company standards.
• Read prints and perform electrical layout activities.
• Install equipment, conduit, wire, and terminations.
• Test wiring for insulation resistance and IV curves when needed.
• Travel to customer sites and interact professionally with customers.

Skills

Electrical codes

Print reading

Electrical layout

Install equipment

Conduit installation

Wire pulling

Wiring testing

Device configuration

Take-off & procurement

Vehicle maintenance

Code compliance

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Team collaboration

Job description

The Electrician role collaborates closely with our electrical installation teams, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are upheld to the highest standards. This role involves managing daily electrical tasks according to specific job requirements and following the guidance of the electrical team lead. It's essential for the electrician to effectively execute all project duties in line with company standards, adhering to established operating procedures.

• Knowledge of electrical codes and best practices
• Print reading, design and electrical layout
• Install equipment, install conduit and fittings, pull wire, terminate
• Test and record wiring for insulation resistance and IV curve tracing as needed
• Configure basic electrical devices
• Ensure accurate electrical take-off and procurement
• Maintain company vehicle and vehicle stock
• Ensure code compliance and clean work and jobsite
• Meet technical requirements of equipment and site conditions
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment and systems
• Effectively execute installation work, customer interaction, and safety guidelines
• Role models the Solar Alternatives organizational culture daily.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years Journeyman Electrician
• Familiarity with construction and electrical work terminology
• Self-driven work ethic and good time management
• Ability to use online scheduling and communication tools
• Clean driving record and valid license

  Preferred but not required

  • Power generation experience
  • OSHA Certification (10 or 30 hour)

  Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Ability to work unsupervised and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands/fingers.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Work performed in office, or customer installation locations.

  COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

  Salary starts at $25-35/hr based on qualifications, plus opportunities for sales bonuses. Benefits include majority-paid medical, dental, vision and matching 401K program. Earned paid time off starts at two weeks annually.