Electrician - In State - Illinois

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harvest solar, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is a michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, harvest solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow.

we believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best-in-class service, products, and experience.

we are seeking electricians for our satellite office in champaign, illinois. The successful candidate will have an electrician license or 4,000 documented hours and a requirement to test within 6 months of hire and receive license within 1 year. When those requirements are met, the hourly rate is $42.03 to 48.18, based on skill level achievement. If you hold a master license are eligible for an hourly rate of 44.08 to 50.23 based on skill achievement.

overtime is paid at 1.5% of the hourly rate for every hour after 8. The average work schedule ranges between 45- and 55-hours monday through friday.

this position is a multi-faceted electrician for solar photovoltaic (pv) installations. The licensed electrician must be a mechanically minded individual to work in the field installing residential and commercial grid-tied pv systems and batteries. The licensed electrician will report to the director of construction and work side by side with the master electrician and other crew members to install all photovoltaic system components, while completing the installation of a fully functional pv system.

The licensed electrician will also support associates within the apprentice program through hands on coaching and committee work. The overall goal is to work with field personnel to achieve completion of the project with the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency, education and conformance to the original plans and nec specifications.

electricians will be evaluated and compensated based on their ability to accomplish each skill in the levels below. The skill level builds on the individual’s skill level, therefore additional tasks are added as the skill develops. An employee can “level up”, that is, test for the next level every 90 days until they reach the top of the scale.

• connect solar panels, inverters, and other high-voltage equipment to a building’s power supply.
• assemble, install, test, and maintain pv related electrical wiring, breakers, and equipment.
• test pv electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, and equipment based on job specifications and local codes.
• install underground cabling, single and multiple conduit runs in an effective and efficient manner.
• inspect, evaluate, test, and maintain solar systems, mounting hardware, combiner fuse boxes, inverters, switch gear, circuit breakers, transformers, revenue meters, and other ac and dc equipment.
• inspect preexisting electrical systems in homes and businesses for code violations and safety to work with the pv system.
• understand and utilize blueprints and technical diagrams to complete projects.
• maintain, load, and secure trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• report safety incidents to your supervisor/crew leader and complete required accident reports.
• work in a collaborative manner with other installers and electricians to ensure the quality of our product.
• identify potential hazards before working with energized equipment and practice safety standards to reduce or eliminate the hazard.
• communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering questions and concerns to the best of your ability.
• properly represent harvest solar through your professional dress, conduct and behavior on the site or with customers.
• maintain a high level of quality assurance and quality control with an…