Solar Electrician

MPU TECHNICIAN

Empower Solar is a full service, residential solar installer looking for experienced and driven individuals to join our ever-growing team! The MPU Technician is responsible for completing residential service panel upgrades in order to accommodate the solar back feed for a project.

Additional duties include reviewing photos of upcoming jobs, coordinating with warehouse for material, and communicating project status and photos with Project Coordinator and Management.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum 3-year residential electrical experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC codes.
• Previous experience completing service upgrades.
• Knowledge of residential solar.
• Ability to tie in existing solar system to main panel.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds occasionally throughout the day.
• Ability to work safely with heights on ladders and in confined areas.
• Experience complying with OHSA safety requirements and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills :

• Ability to complete work as scheduled.
• Ability to work safely.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to correctly and efficiently install residential main service panels and associated wiring.
• Meet Utility (PGE, SCE) onsite for disconnect / reconnect.
• Pass AHJ electrical inspection of completed service upgrade.
• Strong work ethic, and excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Self-motivated with an attention to productivity, detail, and safety.
• Skilled in the use of power and hand tools and provide training in the safe operation of power and hand tools to others.
• Ability to repair stucco.

Responsibilities :

• Completing residential service upgrades.
• Reviewing photos of upcoming projects
• Troubleshooting electrical or solar issues.
• Collect data and photos during and at the end of each project.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with required training and fulfillment of assigned duties.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Complete projects within strict timeframes and allowed budgets.
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
• Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and complaints to the best of your ability.

Personal Characteristics :

• Honesty and Integrity.
• Must be a team player.
• Provide exceptional customer service and relations.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
• Solution-minded, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and communication making the customer experience even better.
• Professional appearance and excellent customer service.
• Great attention to detail.
• High level of organizational skills and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations.

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