TAOS - Apprentice Electrician - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) & EV Charging

TAOS - Apprentice Electrician - Solar Photovoltaic (PV) & EV Charging

PPC Solar

Location

Taos

Posted date

3 days ago

Minimum level

N/A

Employment type

Full-time

Job category

Technicians / Service

Tasks and work activities - a guide but not limited to

Assist Leads with planning & preparation for each PV & EV installation

Load tools, equipment, and materials into vehicles for each project; maintain vehicle inventory

Carry equipment up ladders, on roofs, and over uneven ground safely

Perform Construction related tasks relevant to the PV or EV installation (i.e. hand digging, assisting with concrete pours, etc)

Layout and assemble solar modules on racking according to plans

Mount electrical equipment and conduit according to plans & Lead Electrician direction

Pull wire and wire equipment under the guidance of Lead Electrician

Drive company vehicles to and from job site

Complete work in a timely fashion, with integrity, attention to detail and according to the NEC and IBC

Track and report all project related time, materials, and mileage

Maintain organization and cleanliness of the warehouse, work areas, yard, and vehicles

Stay current on product training required for equipment being installed

Participate in project coordination meetings as needed

Assist Lead with project documentation as directed (project photos, record serial #'s, etc)

Qualifications

Ability to take direction & ask questions

Ability to work as a team member & think resourcefully

Experience with the safe use of hand tools (socket wrenches, drills, hammers, etc)

Ability to use various computer applications and understanding of technology

Ability to communicate in a professional, effective manor

GED / HET required

Prior PV experience, construction, or roofing experience a plus

Working conditions

Outdoors in the elements (i.e. roof in the hot sun, snow, etc)

Occasional crawl spaces & attics (i.e. spiders, mice droppings, etc)

Physical requirements

Ability to work outside in the elements

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Ability to operate basic hand tools (wrenches, drill, hammer, etc) safely

Ability to work in a squatting, standing, twisted, and stretched position

Ability to climb ladders, work on roofs safely, and walk on uneven surfaces

Company Description

Paradise Power Company, Inc (PPC) is New Mexico and Southern Colorado's premier solar electric, EV charging, and energy storage installation professional. Founded in 1979 in Taos, New Mexico, the company has 40+ years of local presence and experience installing high quality energy transition solutions. Our longevity is a testament to a responsible business model, positive reputation, and honoring our agreements.

Services provided are:

Photovoltaic Grid-tie - turnkey installation for residential, commercial, utility

Photovoltaic Off-grid - turnkey install, service calls / troubleshoot

Photovoltaic O&M - Operations and Maintenance services for utility, commercial, and residential owners

Electric Vehicle Charging station turnkey installation

ChargePoint EV Charging station O&M service provider

Company Benefits

Paid Holidays - 56 hrs

PTO - 80 hrs

Sick - 64 hrs

Health Insurance

Vision / Dental

IRA Contribution

Tool Reimbursement

Phone Plan

Employee Discount

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Paradise Power Company, Inc not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.