Electrician Helper - Houston

General Summary

You will report directly to the lead electrician as well as work closely with him to learn the installation process the way Good Faith Energy installs batteries plus solar systems. You will not be limited to only solar plus battery installs. There may be times when you are doing solar-only jobs or possibly even a charger install. Electricians at Good Faith Energy have to be flexible and nimble. Good Faith Energy electricians are problem-solving professionals. We can do anything we put our minds to with the help of each other. We are a team and a family; we have each other's backs and work together for each other. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Must be fully qualified and capable of working directly with project management to understand and evaluate scheduled electrical work needed to complete projects in a timely manner.
2. Must be capable of performing all duties associated with the crew lead position and in addition. 
3. Must be able to self-prepare for all scopes of electrical work needed by evaluating pictures from site assessment and communicating directly with the project management and design team about any necessary changes or improvements to the electrical plan set. These changes must be documented and sent to the project management team. 
4. Must maintain tools and materials needed to “adapt and overcome” any challenges in the field including utility shutdowns. 
5. Must be capable of communicating at a high level with city inspectors. 
6. Must maintain a 90% or higher pass rate on all electrical equipment wall installations and maintain less than 10% of service calls generated by installation-related quality issues. 
7. Must be capable of cross-training and crew development when assigned to supervise and support solar installation crews, allowing roof crew leads to self-perform installations while maintaining consistent quality by performing and documenting (pictures) quality control checks at specific points during the installation process. 
8. Must be capable of supervising the crew while the electrical apprentice ( roof lead or other designated person by management) gets to experience in electrical wall installation and service upgrades. 
9. Must have required personal tools of the trade, see “minimum required personal tools of the trade”.
10. During the first 90 days you will be required to learn how to install Tesla Powerwall coupled with enphase solar systems. 
11. We will be looking to you to run your own crew with a helper installing power walls and solar systems. By the end of the 90 days, you will be required to take a proficiency test. This test will include you installing a complete battery and solar system without the help of the lead electrician at Good Faith Energy. 
12. You must pass this test to be a lead electrician for Good Faith Energy.
13. We will provide you with all the on-the-job training as well as classroom materials to advance your knowledge of the systems you will be installing.
14. Attends all meetings and conference calls.
15. Performs consistently with company core values
16. Maintains strict confidentiality.
17. Provides excellent customer service, for both internal and external customers.
18. Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines. 
19. Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
20. Adheres to company safety standards at all times, such that no serious (requiring medical attention) injury occurred during the prior 12-month period.
21. Follows other policies and procedures such that there are no verbal or written warnings during the evaluation period.

The duties described above are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.  
 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

1. Must hold a current Electrician License - apprentice. 
2. Must have a valid driver's license. 
3. Must be OSHA 10 certified. 
4. Must be qualified to operate company equipment (may include truck, trencher, man lift, forklift) and capable of operating any heavy equipment on the job.
5. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
6. Proficient in the proper use of safety gear and training/supervising for working above 6’ from the ground, roofs, ladders, etc. 
7. Must be CPR certified. 
8. Read all installation product manuals for devices installed. 
9. Communicate effectively through all work-related chat/email chains while maintaining consistent quality by performing and documenting (pictures) quality control checks at specific points during the installation process.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to various weather conditions and you must be acclimated to ambient temperatures . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.