Ground Crew Team Leader-Commercial Solar & Electrical Charging Station Installation

Renua Energy, Inc., located in Clifton Park, NY, is a veteran owned small business with a focus on New York (mostly), Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

We are looking for an experienced ground crew team electrical installation leader to work full time leading a team to install commercial electric vehicle charging stations and commercial solar electric systems, primarily in New York State, with some regional remote work in Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts (potentially New Jersey).

Master Electrician/Journeyman Electrician strongly preferred, but not required. If hired candidate is not currently a Master Electrician/Journeyman Electrician, then Company would highly encourage participation in apprenticeship program, with a path towards Master Electrician license.

Extensive site work/concrete work/equipment pad/excavation/trenching experience is a must.

Extensive electrical experience is a must. Candidate must be confident and competent in all phases of commercial electrical site work, to include trenching, preparation for and installation of equipment pads, electrical vaults, transformer pads and oil catchment basins, and the operation and maintenance of various types of site work equipment, to include excavator, skid steer, and lull.

Our work focus is predominantly commercial; however, in this position, the team leader will need to be flexible, and potentially manage residential EV Charging Station and solar electric installations, when needed.

This is an important leadership position within the company, and it is imperative that applicant resonate strongly with our core values.

Our core principles are:

We strive to be the best through strong work ethic

We maintain a strong focus on integrity, by aligning our words and actions

We have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction

We remain nimble & resilient

We are looking for someone …

With commercial EV charging station and/or solar electrical systems experience

Who can lead a small team of installation technicians on our ground crew

Who can work with team members to play a key role in executing our plans

Who can coordinate job functions, offer guidance, and oversee the team’s work

Who can communicate effectively, efficiently, and professionally with

- utility company representatives to coordinate new services and/or service upgrades

- building inspectors to coordinate permitting requirements (paperwork handled by office manager)

- electrical inspectors to close out jobs

- team members to coordinate work schedules

- company leadership to keep them informed of daily progress on projects

- customers to manage expectations

- Who is able to read and understand single-line drawings, spec sheets, and installation manuals

- Who has the experience to complete take-offs per those drawings and specs

- Who can create practical, organized action plans and schedules

- Who can efficiently procure, organize and schedule materials, manpower, and rental equipment

- Who can provide company leadership team with consistent, timely project updates and photo documentation

- Who can work with other team members, and proactively communicate daily with our Senior Project Manager/Foreman

- Who can take as-built photos and documentation and upload them to online workdrive

- Who is comfortable with or able and willing to learn and implement online tools, simple mobile apps, participate in remote meetings, and remain attentive to electronic messaging

- Who is willing to suggest improvements and process changes working toward greater efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Applicant must be in excellent physical condition, willing to work long hours, travel to job sites with overnight stays as necessary, and should be prepared to offer professional and character references.

Strong work ethic, Leadership ethos, proactive communication style, and ability to work well with others is critical for this role.

This position is a key leadership position within our company.

Candidate should enjoy working in a family-run business atmosphere, as our company is a small Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Company will provide tools and work van/truck.

Job Types: Full Time

Benefits:

Retirement plan with 3% employer match

Profit sharing at employer’s discretion

Health Share/Health Care plan (details to be discussed during interview process)

10 Paid Holidays and 10 days of Paid Time Off annually

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

On Call

Education:

High School or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Site work: 5 years or more commercial site work experience (required)

Electrical work: 5 years or more commercial electrical experience (required)

Military Veterans strongly encouraged to apply

License / Certification

Electrical license (strongly preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations, NY (mostly), VT, NH, MA, CT

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Health savings account

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

Experience:

- Electrical wiring: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Albany, NY 12220 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Albany, NY 12220: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person