Electrician - Operations and Maintenance

Ameresco; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their Operations & Maintenance Group. This role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial and utility solar facilities in the Syracuse area. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial solar electric maintenance, with a focus on safety and compliance. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and diversity, contributing to the development of renewable energy solutions. If you are passionate about clean energy and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

People-oriented insurance

Investment plans

Incentive plans

Diversity and achievement rewards

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in solar electric maintenance and repair.
• Valid driver's license and high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain solar site equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals and blueprints under supervision.
• Complete necessary documentation for work in progress.

Skills

Industrial solar electric maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical equipment installation

Safety compliance

Supervision and training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA equipment

Solar panels

Inverters

Transformers

Breakers

Switchgear

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility’s energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group has a new opportunity for an Electrician around the Syracuse, NY area 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.

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Women/Minorities/Veteran/Disability.