Transform Energy, a full-service solar, energy storage and O&M provider, is seeking a California Certified Journeyman Electrician to be part our commercial installation team. This role will perform commercial solar electrical installations, troubleshoot issues on installed systems, and will be responsible for installation, maintenance, testing, and wiring of commercial solar projects.  Journeyman Electrician will ensure adherence to safety protocols relating to electrical installations.  Daily communication with Foremen, Superintendents, Engineers, and Operations Managers internally and externally. 

Up to $97.56/hr for prevailing wage jobs

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr for all non-prevailing wage jobs

You must posses a verifiable California Electrician Certification (ET card are not accepted) 

This position requires frequent travel and overnight stays

Non-exempt, overtime as applicable.

OTHER COMPENSATION

• Hotel costs paid by employer when work requires overnight stay
• Per diem for meals and incidentals paid by employer when work requires overnight stay
• Performance Bonus
• Team events
• Employee Recognition program
• Professional Development opportunities available

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Install all electrical portions of installations in a safe, compliant, high quality and efficient manner.
• Installs and maintains 480Y, 240V Delta, 208Y/120V systems and low voltage electrical systems.
• Conduct line side taps. 
• Ensure all job sites have materials, tools, and equipment to perform safely and efficiently.
• Cut, bend, thread and run electrical conduit materials, pull electrical wiring through electrical conduit, terminate electrical panels, set fixtures, outlets, and various electrical devices.
• Install and connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets or other components and systems.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Communicate with the Foreman, Site Superintendent and Operations Manager potential problems encountered during construction that would affect the schedule or require added materials to be procured.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Use and ensure the proper safety equipment and practices for safe installation with Cal OSHA compliance and adherence to corporate safety requirements and regulations.
• Participate in safety and operations meetings.
• Maintain consistent and appropriate interface with customer throughout construction phase.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a current and verifiable State of California Electrician certificate (ET card not accepted).
• Three-phase electrical power experience required.
• Experience that shows progressive growth and responsibility.
• Mechanical Installation experience.
• Professional appearance.
• Strong customer service.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a person of integrity.
• Problem solver, and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have outstanding ability to manage and motivate others.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprint drawing and specifications.
• Travel required, valid driver’s license, and successful background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

High school diploma or GED required. State of California Electrician certificate (ET card not accepted).

Experience: 

Must have 2 years’ experience as a certified electrician. 

Experience reading and interpreting plan sets, directing others work and supervising projects.

2 years’ commercial solar experience, preferred.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and be able to move equipment and/or materials while climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high voltage electric and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. 4/10 schedule between October 1st through June 30th and 5/8 schedule between July 1st and September 30th.

Transform Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity in the workplace. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time