Electrical Assistant

Do you want to change the world? We do, too.

SunPower is changing the way our world is powered every day with a passionate and driven team in North America and the Philippines. SunPower provides world-class solar solutions to residential customers across the U.S. with a commitment to a superior customer experience. We welcome forward thinkers, freedom chasers and all those demanding better, cleaner energy to join us.

SunPower needs YOU as an Electrican Assistant! Are you looking for a chance to grow in your career and an opportunity to make a difference in the way the world is powered? Then this is for you! 

The base pay for this position ranges from $26.20/hour to $43.70/hour. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package including annual bonus eligibility, short and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program that includes health insurance coverage, employee wellness, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off, and so much more.  For more information, please visit our benefits site at https://us.sunpower.com/employees-benefits. 

*Please note the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and in the geographical location noted.

• Install and seal roof attachments, equipment racking supports, and solar panels. 
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer with all construction tasks per manufacturer’s installation guidelines. 
• Assist Electrician or Electrical installer with electrical wiring of solar array/system (DC and AC)/installing raceways around residential applications: roofs, attics, walls. 
• Assist Electrician or Electrical installer to perform site survey activities. 
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer in reviewing job installation plan with the Crew Lead 
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer with project inventory tracking. 
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer in preparing, loading, and organizing installation vehicles.
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment. 
• Assist the Electrician or Electrical installer to maintain the job site. 
• Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety

• High School or Trade School degree in a discipline related to construction or building sciences. 
• 1 years of solar installation or electrical experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Basic knowledge of residential electrical systems 
• Working Experience with conduit
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and have a personal vehicle to travel between job sites – no use of motorcycles or scooters during business hours.  

• Associate degree  
• Residential solar experience 
• Working experience with conduit 
• Strong understanding of NEC codes with emphasis on residential PV installations 
• Proficient in the installation of grid-tied and micro inverter applications 

• Ability to climb a ladder onto a roof/walk across a roof/install equipment to roof safely. 
• Work in outdoor conditions: inclement weather, heat and humidity, cold and freezing temperatures, and exposure to poisonous plants, insects, and allergens 
• May be exposed to energized electrical equipment and will be required to take appropriate precautions. 
• Frequent and repeated lifting from ground to various heights up to 50 pounds individually, and team lifting heavier items. 
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate but could be louder.  
• Ability to use and learn standard construction equipment and technology with proficiency. 
• Visual acuity to drive motor vehicles and mobile equipment and to read printed and electronic documents. 
• Hearing capacity to receive, perceive, and react to common driving and construction environment noises

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SunPower, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.

EOE Minorities/All Genders/Protected Veterans/Disabled

SunPower Supports EEO

Accommodation for Applicants to SunPower Corporation

SunPower Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address to contact us about your interest in employment at SunPower Corporation: jobs@sunpower.com. Please indicate in the subject that line of your email that you are requesting accommodation. Only candidates being considered for a position who require an accommodation will receive a follow-up response.

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES

Availability of Affirmative Action Plan for Review

SunPower is a federal government contractor. As a part of the Company’s obligations under law, it must develop a written Affirmative Action Program (AAP) for the Disabled, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Active Duty Wartime Or Campaign Badge Veterans and for Women and Minorities as specified by law. Non-confidential and non-proprietary aspects of the AAP are available for inspection by applicants and employees, consistent with applicable law, which will be made available during office hours by contacting the EEO Officer.

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