Travel Electrician - Qcells

Title: Travel Electrician
Department: Operation 3
Location: Travel/Jobsites
Supervisor: Site (Solar) Superintendent

FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Status: Full Time - Permanent

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid/Travel

 TRAVELELECTRICIAN

QCELLS Enable is the EPC branch of Qcells for the Commercial, Industrial, Distributed Generation, and Small Utility Scale solar markets. Our mission is to provide world class design and installation of large-scale PV and ESS systems throughout the US.  Our position as a leading module manufacturer means we can offer end-to-end solutions for project developers and asset managers.  We are expanding our offerings and have several open positions currently in our Teaneck, New Jersey headquarters.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Electrician position will provide support to the Foreman/Lead, Site Superintendent & Regional Manager of the installation team and ensure the completion of installation of all solar arrays and solar systems for Commercial Properties. It is the responsibility of each Installer to ensure safe work practices for the installation team.

This position reports to the Site (Solar) Superintendent oranotherseniormanagementpersonnelthatthe Head of QCELLS Enable LLC maydesignate.This position location will be hybrid and based on the project job locations. 100% travel required. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION &RESPONSIBILITIES 

•        Partake in all aspects of Solar farm construction from conception to completion 
•       DC array wiring and wire management
•       Assist in wire pulls and labeling.
•       Ability to read plan sets and wire PV array according to the plans.
•       Use a machine threader for Rigid Metal Conduit
•       Ground and bond according to the plan set.
•       Perform inter-row and inverter/combiner/disconnect trenching.
•       Install electrical equipment racking.
•       Install inter-row, inverter/combiner/disconnect, and racking conduit
•       Perform DC wire and grounding terminations.
•       Perform tests including megger, polarity, VOC and IV curve trace
•       Perform AC terminations – inverter, disconnects, Switchboards, transformers, grounding
•       Perform AC trenching, conduit install, wires pulls, and labeling
•       Familiarity with DAS or SCADA, preferred.
•       Assist with concrete equipment pad excavation, forms, rebar, conduit, and grounding.
•       Assist with equipment lifts/placement and AC wiring.
•       Quality control - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal
•       Safety - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal
•       Lead Safety Toolbox talks, Comply with Job Hazard Analysis and Site-Specific Safety

Plan

• Coordinate and attend 3rd party, municipality or utility inspections/energizations.

•        Select tools, materials and equipment.

•       Reporting and coordination with Qcells management team.
•       Regular attendance, in accordancewithcompany'sattendancepolicy and supervisoryassignment, is an essential jobdutyrequirementforthisposition 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•       Good attitude, eager, willing to learn, proactive.
  • 3+ years of commercial electric experience
  • NY State County Electrical license.
•       Experience in constructing ground mounted PV and/or ESS projects.

•       Ability to work in all weather conditions in New York State
•       Ability to lift 50lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards 
  • Basic computer literacy and competency with the Microsoft suite of software
  • Familiarity with Procore or other project management software 
•       Ability to prioritize work activity, delegates tasks and motivate a crew.
  • Ability to travel within the New York State or other project destinations, up to 100% of the time; 
  • Ability to read plan sets and install accordingly.
  • Ability to work within a team and work independently.
  • Ability to work a variety of hours, including occasional evenings and weekends. 

•       Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record.

WHAT WE OFFER 

•       Benefits- medical, vision, and dental coveragestartsdayone, nowaitingperiod 
•       401k company match  
•       PTO + Sick Days + Bank Holidays  
•       Opportunityforcareeradvancement
•       Bonus Structure

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

•  Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, orwork at elevatedheightsaswellas in confinedspaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able towalkormovecontinuosulywhilecarrying 50 lbs. oftools and/ormaterials. Itisrecommendedtogetassistancetoliftitemsover 50 lbs. Check withyourprojectsupervisororprojectsafetydirector.
• Mustbeableto stand orwalkforlongperiodsof time.
• Mustbeabletoworkextendedhours on yourfeet on unevensurfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires repetitive movement.

LOCATION

• Industrial constructionsites and/orfabricationshop

EXAMPLES OF MOBILITY BARRIERS ACCESS TO JOB SITE

• Unevengroundlevel
• Obstructedpathways
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• Work performed in confinedareas

CLIMATIC/ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS AT JOB SITE

• Predominatelyoutdoorclimate
• May beexposedto extreme hotorcoldweather
• Excessivehumidity, rain, etc.
• Variousnoiselevelscausedbytools, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Potential exposuretochemicalsubstances• Work performedaroundhazardousequipment.

QCELLS Enable is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by QCELLS Enable are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  As part of this commitment, QCELLS Enable will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.  

Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.