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Electrician

Solar Alternatives

New Orleans, LAFull-time$25–35/hrPosted 6mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–35/hr
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Solar Alternatives is hiring an Electrician. The Electrician role collaborates with electrical installation teams, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. This position involves managing daily electrical tasks according to job requirements and under the guidance of the electrical team lead. The electrician will execute all project duties in line with company standards and established operating procedures.

Key focus areas include Uphold company policies and procedures to the highest standards, Manage daily electrical tasks according to specific job requirements, and Follow the guidance of the electrical team lead.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Journeyman Electrician, Familiarity With Construction Terminology, and Self‑Driven Work Ethic. Important skills include Electrical Codes Knowledge, Best Practices, Print Reading, Design, Electrical Layout, and Equipment Installation. Preferred (not required): Power Generation Experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Electrical Codes KnowledgeBest PracticesPrint ReadingDesignElectrical LayoutEquipment InstallationConduit and Fittings InstallationWire PullingTerminationWiring TestingInsulation Resistance RecordingIV Curve TracingBasic Electrical Devices ConfigurationAccurate Electrical Take-OffProcurementCode ComplianceTechnical Requirements AdherenceTroubleshootingEquipment RepairSystems RepairInstallation Work ExecutionCustomer InteractionSafety Guidelines AdherenceRole Modeling Organizational CultureFamiliarity With Construction TerminologyFamiliarity With Electrical Work TerminologySelf-Driven Work EthicGood Time ManagementOnline Scheduling ToolsCommunication ToolsComprehensive Familiarity of 2014 NECComprehensive Familiarity of 2017 NECPower Generation Experience

Qualifications

3+ Years Journeyman ElectricianClean Driving RecordValid LicenseVerifiable Job References40-50+ Hours Per Week Availability5-6 Days Per Week AvailabilityAbility to Work UnsupervisedAbility to Lift Up to 50 PoundsAbility to TravelOSHA CertificationAssociates or Greater College EducationNABCEP or Equivalent Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The Electrician role collaborates closely with our electrical installation teams, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are upheld to the highest standards. This role involves managing daily electrical tasks according to specific job requirements and following the guidance of the electrical team lead. It's essential for the electrician to effectively execute all project duties in line with company standards, adhering to established operating procedures.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of electrical codes and best practices

  • Print reading, design and electrical layout

  • Install equipment, install conduit and fittings, pull wire, terminate

  • Test and record wiring for insulation resistance and IV curve tracing as needed

  • Configure basic electrical devices

  • Ensure accurate electrical take-off and procurement

  • Maintain company vehicle and vehicle stock

  • Ensure code compliance and clean work and jobsite

  • Meet technical requirements of equipment and site conditions

  • Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment and systems

  • Effectively execute installation work, customer interaction, and safety guidelines

  • Role models the Solar Alternatives organizational culture daily.

Qualifications

  • 3+ Years Journeyman Electrician

  • Familiarity with construction and electrical work terminology

  • Self-driven work ethic and good time management

  • Ability to use online scheduling and communication tools

  • Clean driving record and valid license

  • Verifiable job references

  • Comprehensive familiarity of 2014 and 2017 NEC

  • 40-50+ hours per week, 5-6 days per week

  • Preferred but not required:

  • Power generation experience

  • OSHA Certification (10 or 30 hour)

  • Associates or greater college education NABCEP or equivalent certification

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • Ability to work unsupervised and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands/fingers.

  • Ability to travel as required.

  • Work performed in office, or customer installation locations.

Benefits

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

Salary starts at $25-35/hr based on qualifications, plus opportunities for sales bonuses. Benefits include majority-paid medical, dental, vision and matching 401K program. Earned paid time off starts at two weeks annually.

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