Job Description

Solar technology has been around for decades, so why has the industry recently exploded? Solar costs less than traditional utility power providing immediate and long-term cost savings yielding it to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. 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 Licensed Electricians to install solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. The Electrician will work side by side with crew members to install all photovoltaic system components, while completing the installation of a fully functional PV system. This position 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 specifications.
 

• 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, switchgear, 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 emphasis on safety.
• Meet with the authority of jurisdiction to provide explanations to their questions in a professional manner.
• Maintain license through company provided education.
• Document work completed and materials used.

• Is able to perform Level 1 tasks and must be able to pass practical testing on conduit bending, wiring a transformer, inverter wiring and written testing on lineside/loadside tap, and equipment spacing.
• Review system and interconnection design for adherence to electrical code (NEC) and industry best practice.
• Work with crew members to complete electrical projects within established codes, policies, and procedures.
• Follow Harvest Solar best practices for PV installations and work with associates to develop and promote.

• Is able to perform Level 1 and 2 tasks and must be able to pass written testing on a complicated lineside/loadside tap, oneline values, and DC wiring.
• Repair or replace PV-related wiring and equipment.Inspect, evaluate, and test batteries, data acquisition systems, relays, programmable logic controllers, and weather stations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.

• Has completed 12 months of employment with successful completion of Level 1-3 tasks above and has an average Skill Matrix rating of 3.
• Support "electrical apprentice” program including training associates, participation on the apprentice committee and completing apprentice related documentation.
• Evaluate new hires and apprentices for competency. 
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.