Electrical Foreman - Solar

Job Description

Industrial Solar Consulting, Inc (ISC) is a certified 8(a) minority-owned small business specializing in the design, procurement, integration, monitoring and maintenance of stand-alone “off-grid” energy systems that require extreme reliability.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Solar Electrical foreman will assist our engineering, design and installation teams with various technical disciplines that involve Off-grid Solar + Storage projects. The candidate will be considered the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all electrical-related questions and will be required to understand and implement practices adhering to all NEC standards. The candidate will be required to successfully manage jobs and crews by themselves in extremely remote locations. The candidate will be required to facilitate and coordinate supplier relationship management; assist in both field service work and in-house system communications and integration; Perform administrative tasks as requested; Facilitate a sales-by-all strategy; and use current knowledge of industry standards, customers, suppliers, etc. to further the company’s corporate mission and revenue objectives.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE

REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Licensed electrician preferred but not required depending on experience.

4 - 5 years of experience carrying out electrical tasks associated with installations and maintenance in commercial or private settings

2+ years of construction supervisory experience with all areas of solar panels and solar systems installation preferred.

Experience in troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems.

Experience planning and carrying out commercial electrical construction tasks in a team environment.

Experience performing work on power distribution systems.

Proven track record of leading by example and providing exceptional guidance to crews.

Good troubleshooting skills, repair abilities and installation skills

Strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Ability to supervise others' work and coach for performance.

Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator experience.

Ability to efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.

Ability to read, follow, and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.

Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with strong communication skills and ability to work in a high-output environment.

Ability to maintain professionalism while interacting with customers, with an aptitude to answer technical questions in a simplified manner.

Ability to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs including possible emergency call-out, extended hours, out-of-town/overnight work, and work from home.

Ability to work in varied weather environments.

Create BOM’s for each job, receive and compare material quotes, and discuss with engineering and management team to decide which vendor/supplier to use.

Run the RFX’s; Request for Information (RFI) or Request for Proposal (RFP) process with vendors. RFI’s generally run to gather information for creating an RFP and asking vendors to submit their proposal.

Verify job components prepared for a specific job.

Layout and construct components of a solar energy system (solar modules/arrays and mounting hardware.)

Mechanical/structural mounting of racking, modules and electrical equipment.

Electrical wiring of solar array/system.

Familiarity working at heights.

Provide communication with Project Managers to ensure work is performed according to specifications.

Leading jobs in the field and assisting with supervision of daily operations with relation to the job.

Responding in a timely manner to customer service needs.

Complete and comply with all appropriate forms, reports and other required paperwork.

Analyze project requirements and perform to meet deadlines.

Provide technical support and on-site troubleshooting and repair for customers.

Maintain a clean and organized job site and assist in site preparation and clean up.

Maintain company tools and vehicle in excellent condition.

Conduct spend analysis to keep on continuously identifying saving opportunities.

Complete assigned administrative tasks.

Cooperate and communicate effectively with engineers, project managers and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support.

Assisting in developing a project mobilization plan.

Researching and recommending the most efficient means, methods and techniques for performing work.

Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified, ensure that all equipment is maintained, and ensure repairs are done in a timely manner.

Attend monthly safety inspection and meetings.

Manage and coordinate daily corrective actions.

Build, develop, and manage a mechanical/electrical team capable of carrying out needed engineering initiatives.

Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all company safety handbook guidelines and OSHA safety requirements including reporting violations of policies, procedures and guidelines to immediate supervisor.

Work with and be the point of contact with permitting officials to apply for and receive any necessary permits to complete projects.

Prepare code calculations for projects.

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of electrical equipment installations.

Control inventory on truck, job site, and in/out of stock for active jobs.

Hold responsibility for maintaining company tools.

Supervise and train apprentices on the job.

Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.

Respond to emergency calls as needed.

Comply with all ISC company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety policies, ethics policies, security policies, general office policies, etc.

Must have knowledge of office administrative procedures, and knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment.

Other duties as assigned

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Able to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

Respond to phone calls, texts, and emails in a timely manner.

Show professionalism in all aspects of the job.

Track procurement cost savings.

Ability to create spreadsheets, graphs, charts, proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, internet and email.

Knowledge of CAD helpful, but not necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proven working experience in a renewable energy field

Detail-oriented individual.

Valid driver's license.

Advanced MS Office skills.

Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards, especially the National Electrical Code (NEC)

OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred.

Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

Project management and supervision skills.

Decision-making ability and leadership skills.

Strong knowledge of electrical wiring, routing and termination.

Strong mechanical inclination and familiarity with various manufacturing techniques and processes

Willing to travel for extended periods up to 2 weeks.

Strong time management and organization skills

Able to take and Pass OSHA-30Hr course and CPR/First Aid within 3 months of start date

Ability to understand government contracting process is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

EDUCATION:

Licensed Electrician

Or

Degree or Certificate in an Engineering, Technical, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

4 - 5 years of experience carrying out electrical tasks associated with installations and maintenance in commercial or private settings

2+ years of construction supervisory experience with all areas of solar panels and solar systems installation preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Engineering, Project management, Electrical and Mechanical Design and construction, BOM and MTO.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift a minimum weight of 50 lbs.

Must be able to work in harsh environments such as mountaintops and deserts and be on their feet for long periods.

Must be able to work 8+ in a day and 40+ hours in a work week on occasion.

Company Description

ISC is a dedicated team of engineers specializing in the unique challenges of designing, building and maintaining remote, off-grid solar panel installation and hybrid systems.

We focus on the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of advanced off-grid solar and hybrid power solutions for critical infrastructure in telecom, municipal and disaster relief. Our rigorous commitment to system performance ensures that our customer’s system will operate autonomously with extreme reliability.

Initially developed to consult the military in the design of off-grid solar electricity systems supporting operations in forward operating bases, Industrial Solar Consulting has expanded into a full, end-to-end firm that excels in every aspect of solar and hybrid installs. We have evolved with the mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing costly diesel, propane or natural gas generator systems with clean, renewable energy. With the belief that resilient, non-polluting systems create stronger communities, ISC is also driven to provide power where there was once none—supporting rural electrification, agrovoltaics, water pumping/purification and disaster relief.

Systems designed, built and maintained by ISC fulfill and exceed our clients’ needs for extreme reliability in the most complex environments. We only work with the most knowledgeable and reliable contractors with proven ability in the field. Working in environments that sometimes require us to camp on-site until the project is complete, we have to trust (and like!) each other. The same goes with the materials and equipment we source. Only the most trustworthy and reliable equipment is used on our projects with expert knowledge of solar panel installation and application of each component.

By continually innovating our efforts in our work with government, municipal, commercial and private customers, we help to create a safer, stronger, greener and more resilient future that confronts current infrastructure issues and resolves them for the next generation.