Job Description
Job description
MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ST. JOHN/ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Thank you for your interest!
Caribbean Solar Company (CSC) is seeking a self-motivated Solar Electrician & Installer with extensive electrical and solar experience to join our growing team. This is a very unique hybrid full-time opportunity to work with a 12-year-old established, reputable, and growing company in the US Virgin Islands while advancing your career in the renewable energy industry.
CSC is a full-service solar photovoltaic sales and installation company, and a certified Tesla Powerwall Installer. We offer grid-tied, battery backup and off-grid solutions to customers in the US Virgin Islands. CSC has a solid reputation for high-quality installations and excellent customer experience.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a willingness and openness to embrace a dynamic hybrid role, where daily responsibilities may vary. They will also have a passion for renewable energy, be motivated to excel in the workplace, be professional, reliable and determined to provide excellent customer service to our clients. They will cultivate a positive work environment, be flexible to work alone or with a team and apply critical thinking to overcome obstacles.
Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Assist with electrical systems design for solar and battery systems
- Manage electrical inventory and track job materials
- Teach and support team members with less electrical knowledge
- Perform roof and electrical room work, including system layout, mounting attachments, running conduit, and installing solar panels
- Handle groundwork, including layout, electrical panel installation, and solar conduit planning
- Troubleshoot electrical, solar, and battery issues, process RMAs, and liaise with manufacturers
- Provide emergency services, including night and weekend calls
- Install monitoring equipment and supplementary components like surge protectors
- Supervise crew as needed, ensuring adherence to company standards
- Interact respectfully with customers from diverse backgrounds
- Maintain cleanliness of job sites, trucks, and warehouse
- Skilled in troubleshooting, project management, and installation
- Able to interpret and follow project plans accurately
- Familiar with general construction practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to unique situations
- Commitment to at least one year after initial trial period
- Verifiable professional references
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 years electrical experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in the solar industry
- Experienced in both residential and commercial installations
- Experience in both residential and commercial installations
- Experience with DC and AC wiring
- Commissioning PV systems and Powerwalls, troubleshooting and maintaining optimal performance through monitoring
- Preferably a Journeyman Electrician or nearing certification
- Prefer experience with battery backup and off-grid systems
- Familiar with general construction
Benefits:
- Temporary fully paid housing provided
- Health Insurance after 90 days (CSC covers half of your monthly payments)
- Use of company vehicle while working
- Full-time position with possible overtime pay
- Compensation based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- If you are seriously considered for this position, how flexible is your relocation timeline?
- Have you traveled to the Caribbean before? If so, please elaborate.
- Do you have experience with flying drones? If yes, please explain your experience
- Housing is very limited on this island. We provide a furnished one bedroom apartment to get you started, which doesn’t allow animals. Will you be bringing other people or animals with you?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with law and regulation?
- Do you have residential electrical experience beyond solar-related electrical work? If yes, please explain
- Are you interested in performing electrical service work not related to solar systems, such as Main Panel Upgrades and other electrical repairs?
- Do you have experience installing and/or servicing Enphase Micro Inverters? If yes, please explain your experience and note if you have experience working with Enphase customer service troubleshooting issues.
- Do you have experience installing and/or servicing Tesla Powerwalls? If yes, please explain your experience and note if you have experience working with Tesla Hotline troubleshooting issues.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Electrical: 3 years (Required)
- Solar installation: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orlando, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road