LEAD ELECTRICIAN / BATTERY TECHNICIAN

Vital Energy; Sebastopol (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top industry wages

Weekly pay

PTO holidays & sick leave

Mileage reimbursements

Technology stipend

Professional development assistance

Employee discounts

Referral programs

Fully stocked kitchen

Tools, equipment, cell phone, laptop,

New work trucks provided

Training and certifications

Growth and advancement

Friendly, collaborative environment

Work-life balance with 4-day weeks

Job summary

Vital Energy is seeking a Lead Electrician with a background in solar and backup batteries installation and service in Sebastopol, CA. This full-time role features a 4-day work week with Fridays off, and provides training, tools, and company vehicles for success.

You will install and service residential and commercial systems, perform MPU upgrades, and lead battery commissioning while maintaining safety and high-quality workmanship. Great growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical experience with solar and backup batteries installation and service.
• Understand NEC codes, electrical schematics, SLDs and plans.
• Creative and resourceful in finding solutions to problems or obstacles.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work in mobile project management and inventory systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and service residential and commercial backup battery and electrical systems.
• Battery commissioning, activations and customer orientations.
• Residential and commercial Main Panel Upgrades (MPU).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical component and system issues.
• Complete Site Reports and update company Project Management system as needed.
• Attend regular team meetings and training.

Skills

Electrical experience

NEC knowledge

Solar & battery installation

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety compliance

Tools

Enphase

Project management software

Inventory systems

Job description

LEAD ELECTRICIAN / BATTERY TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a Lead Electrician with background in solar and backup batteries installation and service. Full-time 4-day work weeks so Fridays off!

We are a local and family owned, third generation solar, battery and generator installation and service company, since 1971. We provide excellent training to aid you in your success. All necessary training, tools and equipment will be provided, including well maintained, fully loaded company trucks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install and service residential and commercial backup battery and electrical systems.
• Battery commissioning, activations and customer orientations.
• Residential and commercial Main Panel Upgrades (MPU).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical component and system issues.
• Complete Site Reports and update company Project Management system, as needed.
• Attend regular team meetings and training.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years electrical experience with background in solar and backup batteries installation and service, especially Enphase.
• Understand of NEC codes, electrical schematics, SLDs and plans.
• Creative and resourceful in finding solutions to problems or obstacles
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to all company guidelines and OSHA safety requirements.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work in mobile project management and inventory systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.

COMPENSATION & PERKS

• Top industry wages with year round work and weekly pay.
• Benefits include PTO holidays and sick leave, mileage reimbursements, technology stipend, professional development assistance, employee discounts, and referral programs.
• Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks.
• All tools, equipment, cell phone, laptop, and new work trucks provided.
• We provide all training and certifications to help you grow and excel.
• Great opportunity for growth and advancement. We believe in nurturing and promoting from within, whenever possible.
• Friendly, down to earth and collaborative work environment in our beautiful offices in central Sebastopol.
• Full Time Position (8am-5pm) with flexibility for some remote. We support living wages and a healthy work/life balance.

ABOUT US

Vital Energy is a local, family owned, third generation solar, battery and generator installation and service provider located in beautiful Sonoma County. We are a licensed electrical and gas contractor since 1971. We are the leading Enphase and Premier Generac dealer and service provider in the North Bay and we are looking for more amazing people to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!