Harvest Solar is hiring: Electrician in Jackson

Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is seeking a Traveling Electrician for our headquarter office in Jackson, MI. We provide cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers.

We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best-in-class service, products, and experience.

Wages: The hourly rate is $42.03 to 48.18, based on skill level achievement. If you hold a Master license, you are eligible for an hourly rate of 44.08 to 50.23 based on skill achievement. Overtime is paid at 1.5% of the hourly rate for every hour after 8.

Purpose of Position: This position is a multi-faceted Electrician for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The Licensed Electrician must be a mechanically minded individual to work in the field installing residential and commercial grid-tied PV systems and batteries.

Major Responsibilities of Position

• Connect solar panels, inverters, and other high-voltage equipment to a building's power supply.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain PV related electrical wiring, breakers, and equipment.
• Test PV electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, and equipment based on job specifications and local codes.
• Install underground cabling, single and multiple conduit runs in an effective and efficient manner.
• Inspect, evaluate, test, and maintain solar systems, mounting hardware, combiner fuse boxes, inverters, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, revenue meters, and other AC and DC equipment.

Skill Levels

• Skill Level 1: Perform tasks such as connecting solar panels and assembling electrical wiring.
• Skill Level 2: Perform Level 1 tasks and pass practical testing on conduit bending and inverter wiring.
• Skill Level 3: Perform Level 1 and 2 tasks and pass written testing on complicated lineside/loadside tap and DC wiring.
• Skill Level 4: Support the electrical apprentice program, evaluate new hires, and perform duties as assigned.

Educational and Certification Background

• Mission Electrician License (Journeyman or Master) required.
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certification preferred.
• Two to three years' experience with electrical systems; 1 to three years of solar installation experience preferred.

Personal Competencies

• Ability to manage daily priorities and task accomplishment.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
• Ability to work extended hours; up to 12 hours, Monday through Friday.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), local & utility jurisdiction requirements.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk and navigate construction job site terrain.
• Must have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Ability to lift, pull and push materials and equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

Work Environment

• Commercial Constructions Setting - Up to 95-100% - Job site terrain and outdoor work installing solar systems.
• Travel Required - 90 to 100% - Electricians travel to our job sites and work with our installation staff.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays per year.
• 80 Hours Vacation time annually.
• 40 Hours Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available.
• 401k with company match.