Solar Electrician

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group has a new opportunity for an Electrician to join our Solar Operations and Maintenance team in the Oxford Massachusetts area experienced with inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial or utility solar facilities. 

Responsibilities: 

• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.

• Reads and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician. 

• Completes written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, timecards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed. 

• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect; and install, remove and maintain solar site equipment such as solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment. 

• Supervise and train apprentice electricians/coworkers to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures. 

• Must be available for after-hours and weekend call outs on occasion 

• Perform other duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent related experience.

• Current Massachusetts Journeyman's Certification 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment. 

• Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by state of residence. 

Additional Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits. 

• Knowledge of Solar PV a plus. 

• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements. 

• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, see, and work on ladders for extended periods of time with hands and arms at heights to install and troubleshoot equipment. 

• OSHA training and certification preferred. 

The anticipated hourly range for this role is $37.02 - $53.61 per hour (presented in good faith). In addition to base pay, employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

Actual pay will depend on factors such as internal equity, skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. This range supports our commitment to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Compensation may vary by work location, including remote arrangements.

We disclose salary ranges and benefits in all required external and internal postings and will provide further details upon request at any stage of the hiring process. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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