Foreman / Lead Electrician (Commercial Solar)

Role: Foreman / Lead Electrician (Commercial Solar)

# of Openings: 2

Location: United States (100% Travel - Northeast US)

Compensation: $75.00 to $100.00 per hour, plus overtime & per diem

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Job Overview

Our client, one of the fastest-growing commercial solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies in the nation, is looking to bring on an experience foreman to lead a commercial solar installation crew and serve as the crew's lead electrician in support a portfolio of commercial solar projects in the Chicago area. This role is a contract role with our client that has the potential to turn into a full-time opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Travelling to project sites throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas
• Supervising crew members to ensure responsibilities are carried out efficiently and effectively
• Submitting order requests for materials and equipment, and overseeing and ensuring the procurement, maintenance, and installation of all electrical components
• Creating weekly job plan with crew responsibilities and objectives
• Identifying and mapping obstructions
• Planning and installing electrical and conduit runs and interconnections
• Testing and commissioning the systems
• Installing inverters (experience SolarEdge and other three phase inverters is a plus)
• Installing any additional systems, such as energy monitoring and communication systems
• Ensuring all safety standards are met and adhered to

Successful Candidates Must Have:

• At least 5 years of commercial electrical experience on solar projects
• Experience with three-phase, 480 volt systems (or higher)
• Experience with power/utility shutdowns
• The ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel
• Communication, collaboration, and detail-orientation skills

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