Journeyman Electrician - Bakersfield

Overview As a Solar Electrician (Journeyman) you are responsible for providing hands-on technical expertise to multiple PV plant sites on a continual/on-demand basis in order to meet all project maintenance requirements and troubleshoot/repair/resolve equipment issues such as emergency repairs and provide O&M support. In this role you will be called upon for your specific electrical skills and technical expertise in one or multiple disciplines including PV array, inverter, medium voltage, battery storage (BESS) and other solar services. You will be responsible for conducting regular maintenance, equipment repairs/installations, and assistance with training/qualifying technicians as well as oversight and coordination of contractors/sub-contractors for field operations. Essential Duties Maintain, diagnose, and repair system failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Perform equipment assessments, diagnosis and modifications. Develop solutions to site operations issues and communicate with operations teams in executing such solutions. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar/electrical equipment. Qualifies equipment and systems for use or replacement, including warranty matters. Installs, removes, maintains and directs the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment. Ensure a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Provide leadership, oversight and accountability to achieve desired safety results (e.g., lock-out/tag-out compliance, contractor and technical oversight, safety meeting attendance, recommending and authoring required changes in related policies or procedures and work practices). Prepare and review service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provide reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion. Communicate with customers, engineers, technicians, project managers, client sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities and maintenance requirements. Education & Certification Required CA Journeyman license required Experience Required 1+ years of electrical experience with electrical license Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications Preferred Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers’ certifications Thermography certifications (Level 1) IT/networking skills: familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc. NABCEP PV Installer Certification OSHA 30 Certification Completion of NFPA 70E courses CPR/First Aid Functional Knowledge Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices; clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures; ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams as well as other construction/DAS/design drawings or permitting documentation Company/Industry Related Knowledge Electric and related utilities and utility maintenance Solar energy installation, maintenance, and optimization Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly Ability to move safely over uneven terrain Ability to sit or drive for prolonged periods Ability to safely climb ladders while carrying 50 pounds Ability to work in extreme weather QE Solar Benefits 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Perks at Work Marketplace for discounts on gym memberships, classes, tech, vacations, tickets, and more Family Building and Adoption Assistance Programs Learning & Development Opportunities Discounted Life & Disability Insurance Workplace Type: On-site Salary Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour Employment Type: Full-time Location: Bakersfield, CA United States Statement to all Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations QE Solar accepts resumes only from contracted recruiting agencies with formal service agreements. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or outreach emails to our QE Solar employees, hiring managers, or team members without expressed consent or contract for services. QE Solar is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes or services. #J-18808-Ljbffr QE Solar