Journeyman Electrician -San Francisco

QE Solar; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee premium on health benefits

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Solar Electrician (Journeyman) responsible for maintaining and repairing solar PV plant sites. The role emphasizes hands-on technical expertise in equipment like inverters and battery storage. Candidates must hold a CA Journeyman license and have at least 1 year of electrical experience. The position demands safety adherence, leadership, and the physical capacity to work in various conditions. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and perks for employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of electrical experience with electrical license.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and OSHA practices.
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair system failures.
• Install, remove and direct maintenance of solar equipment.
• Provide leadership in safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical experience

Diagnostic skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

CA Journeyman license

Tools

Electrical tools

Job description

We're making clean energy more efficient! For over a decade, the team at QE Solar has brought technical expertise, curiosity, and an investigative approach to the Solar Operations & Maintenance sector, maximizing asset uptime and return on investment while prioritizing safety. QE Solar manages well over 3 GW of PV/BESS projects and hundreds of employees, providing renewable asset owners the most reliable renewable asset service from coast-to-coast. QE Solar is known for an owner’s mindset in delivering consistent quality and service to our clients with a sense of urgency because we know maintenance issues impact the bottom line.

As a Solar Electrician (Journeyman) you are responsible for providing hands‑on technical expertise to multiple PV plant sites on a continual/on‑demand basis in order to meet all project maintenance requirements and troubleshoot/repair/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs and provide O&M support. In this role you will be called upon for your specific electrical skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, battery storage (BESS) and other solar services. You will be responsible for conducting regular maintenance, equipment repairs/installations, and assistance with training/qualifying technicians as well as oversight and coordination of contractors/sub‑contractors for field operations.

Essential Duties

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair system failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future.
• Perform equipment assessments, diagnosis and modifications.
• Develop solutions to site operations issues and communicate with operations teams in executing such solutions.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar/electrical equipment.
• Qualify equipment and systems for use or replacement, including warranty matters.
• Install, remove, maintain and direct the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment.
• Ensure a safe, event‑free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations.
• Provide leadership, oversight and accountability to achieve desired safety results (e.g. lock‑out/tag‑out compliance, contractor and technical oversight, safety meeting attendance, recommending and authoring required changes in related policies or procedures and work practices).
• Prepare and review service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations.
• Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion.
• Communicate with customers, engineers, technicians, project managers, client sub‑contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities and maintenance requirements.

Education & Certification Required

• CA Journeyman license required

Experience Required

• 1+ years of electrical experience with electrical license

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications Preferred

• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications
• Thermography certifications (Level 1)
• IT/networking skills: familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses
• CPR/First Aid

Functional Knowledge

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices; clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures; ability to read and understand electrical single‑line and three‑line diagrams as well as other construction/DAS/design drawings or permitting documentation.

Company/Industry Related Knowledge

• Electric and related utilities and utility maintenance
• Solar energy installation, maintenance, and optimization

QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This role is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This Position Requires

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities, in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance
• Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices with precision
• Ability to safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols
• Visual acuity to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents, and to identify potential hazards
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, arc‑flash protection, and other job‑specific gear
• Effective verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members, supervisors, and other trades in active work environments

Benefits

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
• Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more
• Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance

Workplace Type: On‑site
Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full‑time
Location: San Francisco, CA United States

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