Solar Electrician

Ameresco; Columbia Township, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Ameresco, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to join our Solar Operations and Maintenance team around the Columbia, MO area. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial solar facilities with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in industrial solar electrical maintenance, a valid driver’s license, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Occasional after-hours calls may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial solar electrical/electronic maintenance experience.
• Valid Driver's License in good standing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the public.
• Reads and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks under supervision.
• Completes written and electronic records (work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) documenting work in progress and completed work.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Safety awareness

Read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA equipment handling

Inverter/transformer familiarity

Job description

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 around the Columbia, MO 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 experience in lieu of diploma.

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.

We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Energy careers at Ameresco bring employees to the forefront of new energy technology with the backing of an experienced team of energy efficiency and renewable energy engineers and professionals. Ameresco is a recognized leader throughout North America and United Kingdom, delivering comprehensive renewable energy and energy efficiency services to public and private enterprises. "Its inspiring to work on projects that are shaping the future of energy use and to be part of a team that has tremendous experience in renewable energy systems." - Ameresco Employee