Electricians: Work Where You Live! Permanent Position, High Wages, 3-Day Weekend & More

SkyFire Energy is looking for certified journeypersons to join our team. We welcome candidates that are certified Journeyperson Electricians with solar experience, or that are interested in starting a career in the solar industry. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, with great leadership skills, and is excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry.

What SkyFire offers

• An industry competitive wage
• Comprehensive benefits package (including dental and health benefits, Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health & Lifestyle Spending Account)
• Paid sick days
• Opportunity to become an employee shareholder
• Workwear and cell phone allowances
• Compressed work week scheduling (Monday-Thursday) - 3 day weekends!
• Opportunity to be home every night & weekends
• Permanent, full-time positions (work is available 12 months of the year)
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including organized staff events, a recognition program, and more!

Primary duties of the job include

• Installation of solar electric systems on various slopes of roofs of residential and commercial buildings
• Installation of solar electric systems on ground mount projects                            
• Ensure crew and job site safety, including proper use of PPE and Fall Protection
• Assist in leading quality installations based on system design and specifications      
• Distributing material and solar modules throughout the site, including up and down ladders
• Using hand tools, both manual and powered, to install racking and modular components.
• Mentorship and leadership of pre-indentured and 1st/2nd year apprentices
• Helping with site upkeep as required
• Providing friendly service to all customers

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Certificate required
• Experience with medium and high voltage terminations
• Ability to carry heavy solar panels and other items up to 60lbs throughout the day
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Readily apply direction as a crew lead
• Comfortable working on roofs (various slopes), or just a love of heights! - previous roofing experience is considered a strong asset
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round
• Willing to work out of town occasionally
• A valid class 5 license, and reliable transportation
• Looking to join a tight-knit team of like minded individuals with an owners mindset, and the interest of working towards the common goal of a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community

Assets (preferred but not required)

• Solar training and/or solar installation certification (SAIT, NAIT, NABCEP, SEI, etc)
• Solar installation experience – Residential or Commercial and Industrial projects
• Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by SkyFire)
• Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential)