SunRun

Electrical Foreperson

SunRun$70K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes
  • Computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
  • Experience with electrical work up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
  • Able to manage, motivate, and discipline crew members

Responsibilities

  • Lead successful installation of residential solar projects
  • Organize and train crew on project guidelines
  • Ensure safety, quality, and customer service standards are met
  • Manage construction workflow to enhance productivity
  • Maintain project documentation and required photos
  • Conduct daily progress checks with installers
  • Develop a positive team dynamic and communication

Benefits

  • CPR and First Aid Certification costs reimbursable
  • 5% travel required for job completion
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Potential for growth within the organization
  • Supportive company culture focusing on safety and efficiency
Full Job Description

Overview
The Electrical Foreperson will provide leadership and technical expertise for a solar installation crew. The Electrical Foreperson is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Productivity of each assigned solar installation project. The Electrical Foreperson is a working field position that leads a team of 3 to 6 members to successfully complete residential and small commercial projects.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the successful installation of residential solar projects

  • Organize, lead, and train crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes

  • Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity

  • Effectively manage all aspects of the construction workflow of the project to drive productivity

  • Ensure that there is adequate materials and equipment to safely and efficiently complete projects

  • Effectively maintain project documentation and photo requirements

  • Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards

  • Check on progress of installers every hour throughout the installation to ensure the installation process

  • Follow Construction Job Flow Procedures

  • Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers

  • Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend solutions

  • Maintain consistent and appropriate interface with customer throughout construction phase

  • Perform weekly vehicle inspection for proper tire pressures, oil level, working lights, etc

  • Obtain customer payments and deliver to management as required

  • Ensure accuracy of your own and crew's time sheets

  • Provide construct-ability feedback to management

  • Maintain excellent lines of communication

  • Perform service calls when necessary

  • Additional duties assigned as needed


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license

  • Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards. Carry and maintain up-to-date NEC code book

  • Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer

  • Have CPR and First Aid Certifications up to date and keep maintained for purposes of continued employment (class costs are reimbursable by the company)

  • Physically capable of performing work duties

  • Professional appearance and customer interaction

  • Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail

  • Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Possess strong mechanical/construction skills

  • Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Have good people skills, able to manage, motivate and discipline when necessary

  • Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC

  • Maintain a valid Driver’s License

  • 5% travel required


Physical Demands

  • Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)

  • Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance

  • Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching

  • Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity

  • Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching

  • Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment

  • Ability to work while wearing heavy protective equipment such as arc flash suits, gloves, and face shields

  • Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height

  • Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions

  • Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage

  • Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green

  • Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings

  • Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protection

Recruiter:

Please note that the compensation information is made in good faith for this position only.  It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation.  Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.

Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:

$33.55 to $44.73

Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. You can learn more here.

About SunRun

Sunrun Inc. is a United States-based provider of residential solar electricity and solar power services for homeowners. The company designs, installs, finances, insures, monitors, and maintains the solar panels on a homeowner's roof, while families receive predictable pricing for 20 years or more. Sunrun is the nation's largest residential solar, storage, and energy services company. Sunrun is a leading provider of residential solar electricity and solar power services for homeowners in the United States. Sunrun's mission is to create a planet run by the sun. Sunrun is a leading provider of residential solar electricity and solar power services for homeowners in the United States. Sunrun's mission is to create a planet run by the sun.
Learn more about SunRun
Size
11,383 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$173.3 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
+27.5%
Revenue
$922.1 million
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