Job description
GAF Energy is transforming the rooftop solar industry to generate “Energy from Every Roof”. As a Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works in partnership with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, offering homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options. The company also provides commercial tax equity funding for large-scale rooftop solar projects. For more information about GAF Energy, visit www.gaf.energy.
What part will you play as a Solar Electrician?
- GAF Energy is seeking a Lead Electrician who will play an important role in our mission to harvest energy from rooftops and deliver ultimate customer satisfaction.
- This exciting role will report to the Electrical Services Manager, and work within a cross functional team to ensure the overall success of electrical services. The ideal candidate must have hands-on electrical experience with residential solar, EV, or stationary storage and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. With outstanding technical acumen, attention to detail, and strong communication skills you can help us protect what matters most
- This person will be responsible for providing in-field electrical services, troubleshooting systems as well as teaching and training electricians
What will you be doing?
- Performing and leading the installation of electrical systems by connecting residential solar arrays to the grid
- Ensuring all work installed by electricians is of exceptional workmanship and meets all applicable local and national compliance codes or requirements
- Troubleshooting, resolving and upgrading systems to ensure long-term system reliability and availability
- Maintaining excellent working relationships with partners, inspectors and homeowners to meet and exceed system requirements and scheduled timelines
- Developing and communicating technical standards to electricians
- Keeping accurate records of material consumption and proper maintenance of PPE and vehicles
What do we require from you?
- 3-4 years hands on electrical experience related to residential solar, EV or stationary storage systems
- 1-2 years or equivalent experience supervising, managing or supporting more than 1 electrical crew as a lead installer or regional lead electrician
- Ability to read, interpret, verify calculations and correct electrical plans
- Thorough working knowledge and application of NEC and workplace safety practices
- Highly organized, accountable, thorough and independent contributor
- Strong ability to work and communicate effectively with team and peers both internal and external. This includes excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and email
- Passion for craftsmanship and general comfort working with and around general tradesmen
- Commitment to exceptional high electrical standards
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to wear safety equipment and perform work at heights
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to walk and stand on sloped surfaces, which includes frequent work on residential roofs.
- Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
- Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of tools and equipment.
- Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Hawk, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- supervisory: 1 year (Required)
- electrical related to residential solar: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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