Journeyman Electrician

Journeyman Electrician
Location: Kelowna, BC

• 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 (Red Seal preferred)
• 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 (can be provided by client)
• Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential)

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.