Solar Electrician I

Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.

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The Solar Electrician Position Sunnova Energy is currently searching for a Solar Electrician for our Maintenance and Service team. Sunnova owns and maintains a distributed fleet of residential solar systems across 29+ states and several U.S. territories. All monitoring and inbound customer service calls are handled in-house. We utilize a highly skilled team of technicians, as well as third-party service providers to maintain and service our fleet. The Solar Electrician I’s primary responsibility is to support Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities by providing quick responses to maintain the performance of the solar systems, delivering excellent customer service to our customers, and ensuring a smooth workflow and optimally performing solar systems. The Electrician uses troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair solar systems at our customer’s residences, which includes rooftop-work on systems. The Electrician positions fall in a 5 -Tier structure, based on technical experience/competencies, licensure status, equipment training/competencies, certifications, and defined leadership behaviors. Selected candidate(s) will be eligible for a role in the appropriate tier.

Solar Electrician Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge, skills, and electrical testing equipment to evaluate systems accurately for maintenance, warranty repairs, design, and other purposes; diagnoses and repairs solar and storage systems and electrical component
• Completes quality assurance inspections, documenting corrective actions, and ensuring completion of corrective items within defined timelines
• Submits service reports immediately following work order completion
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and engineering team to resolve technical issues
• Identifies solutions to resolve technical design problems, including electrical systems used during construction
• Provides training to service staff on system operation such as how to identify, resolve, and repair issues etc.
• Develops and uses knowledge of all roof types and the appropriate flashings and mounts to use on those roofs
• Manages vehicle material stock and equipment inventory • Maintains compliance with all Sunnova Safety policies and practice
• Customer Service/Dealer Relationship
• Provides training to customers about service process, system usage, system operation, performance, and maintenance
• Manages and resolves customer concerns and issues in a timely manner; communicates and documents progress to customers and relevant Sunnova employees
• Documents key communications in appropriate Sunnova software
• Develops positive and professional relationships with dealers and service-only providers within an assigned service area

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience as an electrical technician, solar installer, or solar maintenance technician
• Sustained insurability to drive as a function of the role
• Working knowledge of the NEC Licenses
• Current, valid Driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Current, active electrical license when required by the state, county, or jurisdiction of your residence to perform job responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ electrical experience
• Formal apprenticeship and/or vocational training
• Bilingual- English/Spanish
• OSHA 30 preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Very strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Able to work an adjusting schedule and respond to emergencies • Projects a professional appearance

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, assistance may be provided for oversized items
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and drive for up to 8 hours at a time
• Work postures include reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and handling objects above/below the shoulder

Working Conditions

• Working time is spent working outside, working on residential rooftops, driving to customer residences, and some ground and inside work, depending on location of system equipment.
• In some parts of the country, working conditions may include cold and snowy weather, hot and humid weather, and everything in between. Must be comfortable working in many different environments.
• Must be willing to travel for some projects; overnight travel estimated up to 25%, depending on jobsite

Benefits-Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Company vehicle provided
• Corporate Card
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provide

$44.50 - $44.50 an hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.