Operations & Maintenance; O&M Electrician

Job Summary

Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Sun Tribe is one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Thanks to an experienced, in-house team of engineers, analysts, technicians and electricians, Sun Tribe O&M is able to provide best-in-class technical asset management and operations & maintenance ("O&M") services for our client-partners across a growing portfolio of over 100 operational sites throughout the region.

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Electrician will be responsible for helping to ensure the operational success of our generation and energy storage asset portfolio. This position requires a variety of technical and other skills to perform solar PV system operations and maintenance, including preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting and diagnosis, and corrective repairs.

The Operations & Maintenance Electrician reports directly to the Director of Operations & Maintenance. It is expected that this position will require approximately 15% office work and 85% field work (day travel).

• Fosters positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides timely and accurate technical assessments about the condition and operational status of all electrical equipment on site to asset owners
• Proactively communicates with all host facility site contacts about site access requirements.

• Remotely monitors operating assets on rotating schedule (1 weekend per month)
• Acknowledges all alerts or other issues identified within the contractually prescribed time period
• Diagnoses issues, remotely or on site, and communicates information via ticketing platform

• Advises the Director of Operations & Maintenance on the National Electric Code (NEC) including best practices for safe and effective operation and maintenance of all electrical equipment, control systems, and electrical wiring
• Conducts preventative maintenance & inspections (PMIs) on electrical equipment, control systems, and electrical wiring on assigned sites in accordance with contractual obligations
• Investigates site outages or other issues, performs on-site troubleshooting, initiates support tickets with equipment manufacturers as needed, and reports all findings in a timely manner
• Performs repairs and corrective actions on site as needed
• Documents all maintenance, repairs, and inspections via written service reports
• Facilitates warranty equipment replacements including receiving replacement equipment, facilitating returns, and filing reimbursement claims
• Assists with the organization and maintenance of spare parts and equipment
• Instills and adheres to the organization’s safety culture

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensed Electrician in the State of Maryland or equivalent
• Minimum three years of commercial electrical experience including repair, installation, and maintenance of 480V or MV electrical equipment, control systems, and electrical wiring
• General understanding of physical, electrical, and structural construction plans
• Self-motivated, honest, reliable, and conscientious
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong planning, organization, and prioritization skills
• Valid driver’s license

• Experience with the NEC as it pertains to solar PV systems
• Strong computer skills
• NABCEP Installation Professional and/or Technical Sales Certification

• Some evening and weekend work is required
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
• Requires approximately 15% office work and 85% field work (day travel)

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Require travel to worksites and projects as needed
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

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This position is considered Full-Time Hourly, Nonexempt under federal and state wage…