Lead Electrician/Foreman - PV Solar

ZipRecruiter; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar firm located in Westmoreland County is seeking a Lead Electrician/Foreman to manage and oversee electrical installations and ensure compliance with NEC regulations. This role includes training electricians, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining safety standards. The position offers competitive salary negotiable based on experience, along with benefits like 401k, health plans, and PTO accrual.

Benefits

401k with company match, up to 3%

UPMC Gold Plan after 6 months employment

Dental & Vision Coverage

PTO accrual

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical systems and leadership.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, codes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Installation of PV Solar systems and ensuring compliance with local codes.
• Monitor and train electricians to ensure quality workmanship.
• Troubleshoot system problems and work with inspectors.

Skills

Management/Supervisor/Foreman Experience

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Time management skills

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Salary negotiable

Lead Electrician/Foreman - PV Solar

Green Solar Systems LLC is a locally owned and operated PV Solar firm based in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. We are seeking a lead Electrician to oversee our team of electricians in leading/training/confirming work. Strong electrical background with management sills required.

Responsibilities - Lead Electrician- Residential/Commercial/Municipal/Industrial

• Installation of PV Solar systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid - residential, commercial, municipal, industrial.
• Ensure work performed by all electricians is of good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes
• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues
• Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU)
• Work with design team to fulfill any necessary system upgrades/repairs to support solar equipment
• Work with local inspectors to satisfy local requirements and expectations
• Install back up batteries and whole home generators
• Monitoring work of electricians, ensuring work meets code and work is quality.
• Training new electricians
• Work with and communicate effectively with site managers, engineers, upper management

• Positively represent company, mission and values
• Duties include commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems, including inverters, PV module arrays, transformers, switchgear, and metering systems
• Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence
• With supervision, be responsible for a variety of operations and maintenance work including measuring, reading, testing, and performing maintenance procedures on all site components
• Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted, and filed
• Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve a resolution to plant issues
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• OSHA 10/OSHA 30
• Proven experience
• Valid Drivers License
• Knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, power etc
• Understanding of safety procedures, codes and guidelines
• Management/Supervisor/Foreman Experience
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Understanding of NEC regulations

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Offered:

401k with company match, up to 3%

UPMC Gold Plan after 6 months employment

Dental & Vision Coverage

PTO accrual