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Job Description

Freedom Power 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 Power, our mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. 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 Power, 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.

Job Duties:

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, Skills, and Attributes:

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 – 1000VDC / 120V – 480VAC
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

Education and Experience Required:

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

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders
Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs routinely
Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and lift
Ability to work in 30-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet and dry conditions

We understand you may be a great candidate without fitting all our preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes. And you may have other skills that are valuable for the role, but which we haven’t thought of. Because we recognize this and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background, we still encourage you to apply.
Freedom Power is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Employee Benefits:
Freedom Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability 401(k) Employer Matching Weekly Pay Dates 3 Weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days12 Paid Holidays Team Building Events! Upward mobility Opportunities!

About Freedom Solar Power

Freedom Solar Power is the leader in turnkey solar installations, providing high quality, cost-effective, reliable solar solutions for residential and commercial markets. Based in Austin since 2007, Freedom Solar has installed more than 281 megawatts of solar panels for tens of thousands of homeowners and hundreds of top companies such as Ford, Toyota, Whole Foods, Office Depot, Chevrolet, the University of Texas, and more.

Every idea starts with a problem. Ours was simple: solar was too complicated.

In 2007, the solar market was clouded by installers with aggressive sales tactics who were taking customers’ money but not with their best interests in mind. A solar installation requires 7+ steps, and most companies only cover 1 or 2, leaving the rest to the homeowner to figure out.

Our founders experienced this firsthand, as Bret was a homeowner who wanted solar for his home but couldn’t get any companies to return his call, and Adrian was a solar craftsman who was getting on roofs to fix solar installs left and right. These two idealists wondered, how could those companies who sell such a pure, important product for our future, do business in such a careless way? They partnered to build a truly full-service solar team that would put the customer in control, because ultimately, we give a damn! We hold ourselves accountable to your outcomes through a 25-year product, performance, and service warranty.

We staff in-house experts across sales, design, permitting, installation, and customer care. We hire people who are humble and hungry to leave the world a better place. We only install carefully curated high-quality solar technology, and we do so with an attention to detail, so you and your families can depend on the power.

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Company Size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Year Founded

2007

Website

freedomsolarpower.com

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