Generation Solar has been blazing trails, delivering high-quality and custom green energy solutions since 1998 in Peterborough and beyond. With a deep commitment to green energy education and community involvement, we are recognized and rewarded for commitment to environmentalism, volunteerism and professional achievements. We are seeking a Solar Electrician, Construction and Maintenancethat shares our passion to contribute to positive global change by delivering exceptional photovoltaic green energy solutions to local farmers, commercial and residential customers.

We believe that every team member brings a unique skill set, life experience and technical expertise to every client project. By leveraging and respecting each others strengths and abilities coupled with clear roles and responsibilities, we deliver exceptional energy solutions. Education is a core component of who we are, and we believe that every question is an opportunity to exchange knowledge about our passion.

Work-life balance is important to all of us. We prioritize a consistent work schedule, vacation time and compensation packages to support whole life goals. We believe in a hearty dose of individual responsibility with a side of roll-up-your-sleeves-to-help-with-the-unexpected. Our team takes a caring, supportive and continuous improvement approach in all our work.

The Solar Electrician will lead the electrical installation and maintenance of solar electric systems, battery energy storage systems, and EV chargers.

Duties and Responsibilities (Under Supervision of senior staff)

• Lead the electrical installation of solar energy systems
  • Overseethe electrical portion of the installation of solar collectors on racks, roofs, poles, etc
  • Install wiring from solar combiner/junction boxes all the way to electrical service entrance
  • Place and wire equipment such as batteries, inverters, disconnects, etc
  • Make connections to customer services under a range of conditions and applications, including residential, commercial, and industrial.
  • Run wire and conduit (all types); pull wire; dress wires and make connections; install grounding systems; install electrical services; etc.
  • Communicate with team members about challenges and successes
  • Set and maintain high quality standards, both for the work performed and for the conduct of the installation team
• Collaborate in planning and preparation
  • Estimaterequired labour and materials
  • Get supplies and pick up orders from vendors
  • Accurately track/label purchases and receipts by job
  • Keep standard stock supplies refreshed; identify and implement general maintenance on tools and equipment
• Troubleshoot solar energy systems;perform routine maintenance and inspections; diagnose and solve problems
• Supervise one or more Registered Apprentices and/or Installation Assistants
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Secondary education; Post-secondary preferred
• Valid G driver's license and clean driving record
• Registered in Ontario as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician (Trade code 309A)

Skills

• Demonstrated solar energy system installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair skills
• Organizational: job site, work plan, tools, lists
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to work constructively with others, both in subordinate and supervisory roles; sensitivity to needs and concerns of clients; good communication skills, both written and spoken
• Proactive worker
• Analytical problem solving, troubleshooting, idea creation
• Technical aptitude including jobsite mathematics, mechanical systems, tools, etc.; Ability to work at heights; knowledge of the OESC and its application to solar projects
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and communicate through sketches
  

Working Conditions

• Indoors/Outdoors, most weather conditions
• Constrained spaces such as attics and crawlspaces
• Roofs: flat and sloped, shallow and steep, variety of construction methods use of fall arrest equipment required.
• In clients homes and other private spaces; residential and commercial applications
• Variable hours of work
• Frequent day travel; out of town work with overnight travel
  

Physical Requirements

• Heavy lifting
• Agility and manual dexterity
• Good eye sight and hearing, colour vision
• Working at heights

Accessibility

Generation Solar is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation please contact [email protected].