Stillingsbeskrivelse
Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation. After one month of employment, employees have the opportunity to become co-owners of the company. As a co-owner, you'll have the ability to vote on major company issues, run for the Board of Directors, and participate in annual profit sharing.
We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values collaboration, continuous learning, professional growth, and work-life balance while making a positive impact through renewable energy.
Are you an electrical apprentice looking to build a career troubleshooting and maintaining commercial solar energy systems?
Namaste Solar's Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Team is seeking an Apprentice Electrician to support the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems throughout Colorado.
This position is ideal for an apprentice with a foundational understanding of electrical systems who is looking to expand their skills through hands-on field experience. Working alongside experienced O&M technicians, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of equipment, technologies, maintenance activities, and troubleshooting scenarios while developing the skills required to become a highly skilled O&M electrician.
Why Join the O&M Team?
- Variety of work across commercial and utility-scale solar facilities throughout Colorado.
- Exposure to advanced diagnostic and testing equipment.
- Direct learning opportunities alongside experienced O&M technicians.
- Small-team environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
- Long-term career path with opportunities to advance into O&M Technician, Journeyman Electrician, and Lead Technician roles
O&M Apprentice Electrician Core Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections on commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical testing, inspections, and diagnostic activities.
- Troubleshoot and repair solar PV systems and associated equipment.
- Complete corrective maintenance and equipment replacement activities.
- Document field work, inspection findings, test results, and service activities using company software platforms.
- Communicate professionally with customers and team members.
- Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and apprenticeship training
Required Qualifications
- Active electrical apprentice registration or ability to obtain registration upon hire.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel throughout Colorado, including occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to safely climb ladders and work at heights.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Basic computer and mobile-device proficiency.
- Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
- Professional communication skills and willingness to interact with customers when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous electrical construction, service, maintenance, or solar experience.
- Documented apprenticeship hours.
- Commercial electrical experience.
- Solar photovoltaic experience.
- Experience using electrical test equipment.
- Experience reading electrical drawings and equipment documentation.
- Experience documenting work using mobile software applications.
- OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, or other safety training.
Work Schedule
- Your workday will begin at 7:00 AM.
- Our work is outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Occasional overnight travel within the state of Colorado and an active driver's license.
- This position will occasionally require "on-call" coverage one weekend day.
- Opportunities for overtime, but not a requirement.
Successful Candidates Are
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate documentation.
- Adaptable and able to manage changing schedules, priorities, and work locations.
- Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
- Professional communicators who work effectively with customers and team members.
- Dependable, accountable, and committed to continuous learning.
Compensation and Benefits
- Wage increases every 6 months during your four-year apprenticeship.
- Financial support to complete Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain's (IECRM) four-year electrical apprenticeship program.
- Aside from basic hand tools that you will be required to acquire, your service vehicle will be outfitted with the tools required for O&M service work.
- Company provided computer and mobile hotspot.
- We offer Kaiser Permanente health insurance and dental Insurance within the first 30 days.
- Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- 401K program.
- Voluntary life insurance.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Flexible paid time off.
- RTD EcoPass.
- Discounts to install solar on your home.
Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to accelerating the responsible adoption of solar energy. As a worker-owner, employees have the opportunity to participate in company governance and share in the success of the organization.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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Om Namaste Solar
Virksomhedsoverblik
Namaste Solar, et medarbejderejet kooperativ og certificeret B Corporation
HovedkontorLongmont, USA
Grundlagt2005
StørrelseOmkring 170 medarbejdere, med et interval på 51–200 i de seneste år (kilde: solarpowerworldonline.com)
Hvad de laver
Namaste Solar specialiserer sig i solenergitjenester, herunder solenergi til private hjem, kommercielle solcelleanlæg, rådgivning, ingeniørarbejde, design samt drift og vedligeholdelse (kilde: linkedin.com). Virksomheden er nationalt anerkendt for at udvikle, designe, bygge og vedligeholde kommercielle solcelleprojekter, samtidig med at de primært betjener boligejere på Colorados Front Range og deltager i store kommercielle og forsyningsskala solprojekter over hele USA (kilde: namastesolar.com). Som et privat ejet, demokratisk styret kooperativ lægger Namaste Solar vægt på deres medarbejderejer-model, som giver medarbejderne mulighed for at blive medejer og deltage i beslutningsprocesserne (kilde: namastesolar.com). Deres markedsfokus omfatter boligejere, erhvervsejendomsbesiddere, kommuner, universiteter, hospitaler, forsyningsselskaber og udviklere af fællesskabssol, og dækker hele projektets livscyklus fra udvikling til løbende vedligeholdelse og rådgivning (kilde: solarpowerworldonline.com). Dette omfattende serviceudbud positionerer Namaste Solar som både projektudvikler og langsigtet serviceudbyder fremfor blot en installatør (kilde: linkedin.com).
Projekter og resultater
Siden grundlæggelsen har Namaste Solar installeret i alt 204.775 kilowatt solkapacitet, hvilket afspejler deres omfattende erfaring i branchen (kilde: solarpowerworldonline.com). Virksomheden har betjent boligejere på Colorados Front Range kontinuerligt siden 2005 og har udvidet deres rækkevidde til kommercielle og forsyningsskala projekter på landsplan (kilde: linkedin.com). Selvom detaljerede projektnavne, kapaciteter og datoer ikke er offentligt tilgængelige, understøttes Namaste Solars omdømme af mere end 600 Google-anmeldelser på tværs af deres kontorer i Denver og Longmont, hvilket understreger stærk lokal kundetilfredshed (kilde: namastesolar.com).
Seneste udviklinger
De seneste to år har Namaste Solars aktivitet været fokuseret på vækst i arbejdsstyrken og synlighed fremfor fusioner eller opkøb (kilde: linkedin.com). Virksomheden har slået stillinger op som Residential Service Crew Lead og Residential Solar PV Apprentice, med fokus på inspektion af PV-systemer, demontering og geninstallation, retrofit-lagringsprojekter, fejlfinding, batteriinstallation, idriftsættelse og holdledelse (kilde: linkedin.com). Rekrutteringsindsatsen fortsætter i både Longmont og Denver, hvilket afspejler en løbende udvidelse af deres tekniske og serviceteams (kilde: ziprecruiter.com).
At arbejde der
Namaste Solar tilbyder en række roller på tværs af afdelinger, herunder boliginstallation, service, kommerciel drift og vedligeholdelse, ingeniørarbejde, rådgivning, design samt salg og forretningsudvikling (kilde: linkedin.com). Virksomheden støtter lærlingeuddannelser og stillinger for autoriserede elektrikere, hvilket fremhæver en teknisk dygtig, praktisk arbejdsstyrke med klare karriereveje inden for felt- og driftsområder (kilde: linkedin.com). Kulturelle fordele inkluderer betalt frivilligt arbejde, overskudsdeling med lokale nonprofitorganisationer og medarbejderejerskab, suppleret af priser som B Corp’s Best for Workers, Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work, IECRM Workforce Development Program award og Denver Business Journal’s Partners in Philanthropy award (kilde: namastesolar.com). Medarbejderfordele omfatter sundhedsforsikring, tandlæge, syn, livsforsikring, pensionsordninger samt betalt frihed, herunder ferie, sygedage og helligdage (kilde: ziprecruiter.com).
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