Lead Electrician - Solar

Sunkeeper Solar Overview

Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off-grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition. Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for any and all distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.

Solar Lead Electrician:

Responsibilities

• Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices required for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
• Ensure electrical systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant local codes.
• Supervise, lead, manage, and train a crew of three or more electrical installers and apprentices while providing clear directions and procedures.
• Provide regular reports of team activities to management team.
• Lead job safety, prepare Job Hazard Analysis, ensure proper PPE is maintained at all times
• Train new employees on safety hazards
• Assist in solar crew support including staging materials, general site work support, as well as site preparation and clean up
• Maintain proper organization of company-provided tools and materials, ensuring that essential supplies remain in stock.
• Coordinate and communicate with electrical inspectors on during the BEC inspections
• Communicate professionally and treat clients, contractors, tradespeople, coworkers, and the public with respect and kindness.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently
• Operate various tools such a threader, core drill, conduit bender
• Read and understand all Sunkeeper drawings with the ability to accurately translate such documents into physical space
• Understand and teach all company policies, including company safety policy to crew
• Turn in receipts on time with proper notes
• Mark layouts neutrally for electrical equipment, plan and execute complex conduit runs, and lead wire pulls effectively. 
• Utilize Procore for managing daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections, while providing regular job status updates and completing necessary paperwork.
• Lead the electrical installation project from start to finish while staying on schedule and maintaining labor budget and miscellaneous materials within 5% of estimated cost
• Perform quality inspections on electrical equipment
• Lead electrical shutdown work during off hours if needed
• Utilizes good judgment in gray area situations
• Drive company vehicles and trucks when needed
• Maintain a clean driving record, if assigned driving duties
• Maintain a valid 62-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196
• Maintain a Labor Utilization Rate of >95%.
• Actively bring new ideas about improving corporate quality, efficiency, and safety, to the persons best-positioned to implement them

Reporting:

Solar Lead Electrician will report directly to the Installation Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
• Ability to travel to job sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
• Able to read electrical and architectural plans and translate them for electrical installers
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold), repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and use standard hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and auditory instructions during on-site work; must be able to meet all physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
• Ability to comprehend and execute the installation of electrical service equipment, including transformers, meter banks, and fuse switches.
• Be skilled in critical path analysis for project planning and execution.
• Capable of designing and explaining a fall rescue plan.
• Ability to specify and implement a fall protection system.
• Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis for project efficiency.
• Proven ability to retain personnel on the crew.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, other trades, and Sunkeeper installers.
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times