Why us?
Are you interested in working in renewable energy and furthering your career as a journeyman
electrician? If so, Namaste Solar is looking for you!
Our Commercial Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Team has an opening for a journeyman electrician
to perform regular maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and small utility solar photovoltaic
(PV) systems. You’ll be a critical part of supporting over 460 solar PV sites in Colorado and will get
exposure to a wide variety of customers and a talented team of solar professionals. Our O&M team’s
focus is to be the premier solar O&M in Colorado by providing best-in-class customer service and the
technical expertise required to keep systems online and running efficiently.
Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and a Public Benefit Corporation. After
one month of employment, we offer a path for you to become a co-owner of Namaste Solar. As a co-owner,
you’ll be able to vote on critical company issues, run for Namaste Solar’s Board of Directors, and
participate in our annual profit-sharing program.
We’ve fostered a thriving, inclusive organizational culture and workplace that offers flexible work
schedules and prioritizes personal well-being and growth. We strive to incorporate diverse perspectives
and ideas to challenge and improve how we do business in a rapidly changing and expanding industry.
Lead Electrician Core Responsibilities:
- Perform licensed electrical service work on commercial and utility-scale solar PV installations across Colorado.
- Manage and support your apprentice electrician crew mate.
- Troubleshoot and repair solar PV systems efficiently and safely.
- Provide feedback to O&M team members to help improve processes and team dynamics.
- Educate apprentices and other team members on proper and safe execution of electrical service work.
- Interface with customers via email and phone regarding scheduling and work-scope follow-up.
- Installation and repair of Data Acquisition Systems (monitoring) for commercial projects.
- Initiate and facilitate equipment warranty claims and vendor RMA processes.
- Track and report on work orders in Salesforce and SiteCapture on cellular devices and computers.
What You Bring
- Colorado State Licensed Journeyman Electrician
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with a wide variety of job scopes.
- Ability and desire to mentor apprentice electricians.
- Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
- Strong safety mindset.
- Ability to travel within the state of Colorado.
- Comfortability working at heights, on ladders, and pitched roof surfaces.
- Comfortability using laptop, cell phone, e-mail and various applications.
- Professional and timely communication style.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, one-lines, and technical equipment manuals
- OSHA and NFPA 70E knowledge
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday- 40 hours
- 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.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is dependent on experience, certifications and licenses.
- 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 CIGNA 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Namaste Solar is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work. We recognize that diverse teams make strong teams, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.