Commercial Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Freedom Solar is one of the largest solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas and Florida, and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. Our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. At Freedom Solar, our mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from thesun.

We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:

Pride in Quality Craftsmanship

Go Above and Beyond

Put People First

Have a Humble Heart

Give a Damn

Shoot Straight

At Freedom Solar, we have built a customer-focused, turnkey solar installation experience that is unusual in the industry. Unlike most solar companies, we serve our customers through the entirety of their solar journey, from marketing and sales, to installation, to service and warranty coverage. As we have scaled, we have remained true to our startup roots, with dedication, creativity, resourcefulness, and speed inherent to our culture.

We care deeply about our customers and the environment, and everything we do reflects that. And we aspire that our team emulates and enhances this culture.

The Commercial Electrical Lead will successfully manage the execution of commercial solar installation projects. You will lead, train, and support a team of installers including overseeing work performance, and provide project status updates to the Director of Construction and/or Commercial Operations Manager.

• Provides leadership for those reporting to you by clearly communicating the mission, goals, and values of Freedom Solar Power.
• Plans, coordinates and organizes people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote the safe, efficient, and timely construction of the project.
• Ensures that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintains accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, photos, and daily management reports. (Procore)
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out a sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety regulations.
• Develops and conducts toolbox meetings; communicates safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to lead and crews.
• Ensures that crew members clock in and out daily to log work hours. Approve timecards weekly.
• Monitors compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all FSP policies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of local electrical codes
• Knowledge of commercial PV design and components
• Knowledge of basic trades: roofing, carpentry, plumbing, and metal framing
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring schematics, and electrical instructions
• Ability to make field changes and communicate with Project Manager and Construction Manager
• Ability to test voltages from 10V – 1000
  
  VDC / 120V – 480
  
  VAC
• Ability to manage up to 20 installers on one project
• Ability to receive and distribute instructions
• Ability to communicate problems to Project Manager
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer safely
• Ability to operate heavy equipment: skid-steer, forklift, reach boom, scissor lift, articulating boom lift, and skytrack.
• Ability to fly a DJI Phantom drone safely

• 3+ years of construction experience required.
• Active Electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician License Required.
• Ability to travel and work varying shifts as needed to include weekends and overtime. Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Must be computer/technical savvy.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• NFPA 70E Certified
• NABCEP Certification
• Experience with solar projects
• Mechanical experience and/or aptitude

• Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders
• Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs routinely
• Ability…