What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Electrician position at Empower Solar Inc?
MPU TECHNICIAN
Empower Solar is a full service, residential solar installer looking for experienced and driven individuals to join our ever-growing team! The MPU Technician is responsible for completing residential service panel upgrades in order to accommodate the solar back feed for a project. Additional duties include reviewing photos of upcoming jobs, coordinating with warehouse for material, and communicating project status and photos with Project Coordinator and Management.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-year residential electrical experience.
- Strong understanding of NEC codes.
- Previous experience completing service upgrades.
- Knowledge of residential solar.
- Ability to tie in existing solar system to main panel.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally throughout the day.
- Ability to work safely with heights on ladders and in confined areas.
- Experience complying with OHSA safety requirements and regulations.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills:
- Ability to complete work as scheduled.
- Ability to work safely.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively troubleshoot issues.
- Ability to correctly and efficiently install residential main service panels and associated wiring.
- Meet Utility (PGE, SCE) onsite for disconnect/reconnect.
- Pass AHJ electrical inspection of completed service upgrade.
- Strong work ethic, and excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety.
- Skilled in the use of power and hand tools and provide training in the safe operation of power and hand tools to others.
- Ability to repair stucco.
Responsibilities:
- Completing residential service upgrades.
- Reviewing photos of upcoming projects
- Troubleshooting electrical or solar issues.
- Collect data and photos during and at the end of each project.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Comply with required training and fulfillment of assigned duties.
- Maintain a clean driving record.
- Complete projects within strict timeframes and allowed budgets.
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
- Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and complaints to the best of your ability.
Personal Characteristics:
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Must be a team player.
- Provide exceptional customer service and relations.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
- Solution-minded, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and communication making the customer experience even better.
- Professional appearance and excellent customer service.
- Great attention to detail.
- High level of organizational skills and professionalism.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations.
