Commercial O&M Apprentice Electrician

Namaste Solar•Denver, CO

About The Position

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. Our O&M Apprentice Electricians perform regular maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and small utility solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. 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. This role works with licensed Journeyworker Electricians to install both the electrical AC and DC portions of our projects. Namaste Solar supports and helps pay for apprenticeship training in the four-year apprentice program with IECRM (Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain). This training is a requirement for the position.

Requirements

Commitment to follow safety protocols and strong safety mindset
Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with a wide variety of job scopes.
Desire to pursue a career in the electrical trades.
Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
Ability to travel within the state of Colorado.
Comfortability working at heights, on ladders, and pitched roof surfaces.
Professional and timely communication style.

Nice To Haves

A background in solar PV, electrical, and/or mechanical systems

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical service work on commercial and small utility solar PV installations in Colorado.
Complete routine preventative maintenance and testing.
Troubleshoot and repair solar PV system components efficiently and safely.
Install and repair remote communication systems.
Initiate and facilitate equipment warranty claims and vendor RMA processes.
Communicate with customers via emails and phone calls.
Monitor and maintain stock of spare parts.
Track and report materials and equipment expenses
This position will occasionally require "on-call" coverage one weekend day
Enrollment in four-year apprenticeship educational training program
Clean driving record and ability to meet our insurance carrier's qualifications