Lead Service Technician

Lead Service Technician.

Job Description:

• The work schedule is 10 hour days, Monday through Thursday, starting at 7am daily.
• Be an ambassador of Elemental Energy and exhibit professionalism and excellency when interacting with both your colleagues and our Service, Residential and Commercial clients.
• Practice an unwavering 'safety first' mentality. Lead by example, and recognize and mitigate safety concerns before they arise.
• Provide troubleshooting, repairs, reinstallations etc for service clients, including communications & commissioning services.
• Determine materials, equipment, tools and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation quality and efficiency. Collaborate with journeyman electricians and project managers as needed.
• Assemble and install solar mounts, racking, microinverters and modules as specified per plans.
• Apply weather sealant to flashings and all other building penetrations to prevent leaks.
• Inventory vehicle materials and tools on a regular basis so you always have what you need when you need it.
• Focus on quality, aesthetics and code-compliance with regard to solar Installation.
• Service, troubleshoot, remove and reinstall PV systems as necessary.
• Commission systems and solar monitors as needed.
• Construct micro/optimizer maps and upload to an online folder for system monitoring.
• Communicate with the Service Manager about the status of the job and projected timeline.
• Communicate any delays, complications, and on site concerns to the Service Manager as they arise on sites.
• Complete Energy Trust of Oregon's remote verification (take pictures of installation).
• Occasional overnight travel required

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with hands on solar installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Experience with steep roofs, safety harnesses, ropes, and lifts
• Experience dealing with both AC and DC solar systems. Battery systems are a plus too.
• Familiarity with NEC code requirements
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams
• Ability to track billable hours and parts across multiple jobsites on any given shift
• Self-starter able to work independently and troubleshoot through the unknown technical issues that arise on any given job.
• Strong customer service & communication skills
• Consistent communication to customers & project management staff, as well as thorough documentation habits across each job
• Valid Drivers license and clean driving record
• Safety and Technical Certifications are a plus (OSHA 10, LRT, LRE for an example)

Wages & Benefits

• $35 - $40 an hour
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off, to begin accrual on a bi-weekly basis after 90 day probationary period (Escalates to 120 at year 3, 160 at year 5)
• Two month paid sabbatical after ten years of employment
• 40 hours of Paid Sick Time
• 10 Yearly Holidays - paid if normal workday for your schedule
• Volunteer Paid Time Off - 1 paid day off for volunteer work with the charity of your choice or 3 days paid off for volunteer work with Twende Solar
• Health Insurance - Elemental Energy pays $360/month on your behalf towards this plan.
• Vision and Dental options
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Life Insurance options
• 401k + Employer match program
• $30 monthly cell phone reimbursement