Electrician - Operations and Maintenance

Ameresco; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrician in the Solar Operations and Maintenance team. This role involves hands-on work with solar facilities, ensuring safety and efficiency while maintaining critical equipment. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on innovative energy solutions that drive cost savings and sustainability. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector. If you're passionate about shaping the future of energy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Incentive Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in solar electric maintenance.
• Valid driver's license required.
• OSHA training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain solar site equipment.
• Complete work orders and calibration sheets.
• Train apprentice electricians on safety and procedures.

Skills

Solar Electric Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety Guidelines

Electrical Testing

AC/DC Circuit Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Solar Panels

Inverters

Transformers

SCADA Equipment

Job description

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Electrician - Operations and Maintenance

Apply locations United States - New York - Remote time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R3170

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group has a new opportunity for an Electrician to join our Solar Operations and Maintenance team servicing between the Watertown and Syracuse areas experienced with inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial or utility solar facilities.

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.

• Must be available for after-hours and weekend call outs on occasion

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Qualifications:

• 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.

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Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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