Assistant Superintendent

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

The Assistant Superintendent acts as an important supplement to the Superintendent group, who act as primary leaders and managers of field construction on a project. The Assistant Superintendent works closely with each Superintendent to ensure exacting completion of many build-related oversight tasks, while learning the deeper skills of superintending.

• Schedule, attend, document, and follow up on inspections
• Perform client walkthroughs
• Perform solar blocking layout
• Set up Solar Edge DAS for all projects
• Commission systems
• Troubleshoot string issues after commissioning
• Assist in closing out jobs
• Attend PTO inspections with utility
• Manage weekly tailgate meetings (from template)
• Manage and update travel stipend tracker
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate material lifts (including rigging, radio, etc.)
• Fill in for supers on absence/leave
• Work towards becoming a super
• Setup initial project folders on G drive
• Review daily job logs and photos for adherence
• Review field hours for accuracy and timeliness
• Function as safety officer while overseeing active sites
• Perform QC checks on build sites
• Document installation process and create training materials

• Managment, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience managing work sites and crew members including providing appropriate action and coaching to improve behavior and/or performance.
• Previous experience teaching installers the basic practices of PV preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and National Electric Code preferred.
• Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot common problems (i.e. ground faults, polarity).
• Basic carpentry skills.
• OSHA 10-hour training or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, light rain, crawl spaces or attics, steep roofs in a harness).
• Licensed, or willingness to become licensed, to drive forklift, scissor and boom lifts.
• Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders and working at unusual heights.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred.

Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health-Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser. We also offer coverage for dependent benefit costs per company policy.
• Dental
  - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
• Vision
  - Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
• Long-term disability insurance-Sun Light & Power covers 100%
• FSA and Commuter program
• 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
• 2 paid days for volunteering
• 401(k) retirement plan-Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000
• $500 annual stipend for tuition
• Company Stock
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