Electrician

Position Title: Electrician

Type: Full Time, Non- Exempt

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 

Location: Flagstaff, AZ, including travel across the Hopi & Diné (Navajo) Nations

Supervisor: Workforce & Education Manager

Who We Are
 

Native Renewables Inc. is a Navajo led not-for-profit organization (501c3) incorporated in 2020 (founded in 2016) to promote the use of off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to address the urgent energy needs for remote households and businesses on the Navajo Nation. Our mission is to grow Indigenous-led solar power knowledge and solutions with Hopi and Diné (Navajo) families and communities. Our headquarters is located in Flagstaff, AZ. We are a small team who cares about the world around us and are passionate about empowering people and improving their lives. Our values are: Respect, Knowledge, Passion, and Culture. These are incredibly important to us and show up in the way we serve our community, and the way we work together as a team. 

The Opportunity

As a skilled member of the team, the Electrician will manage and run electrical wiring at recipient homes. This includes making site visits to homes to determine electrical scope of work, helping to prepare work orders, electrically wiring homes and trimming out, managing procurement and inventory, and overseeing fellow electricians. You will provide electrical expertise that will contribute to the overall success of energizing homes to families living without electricity. Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs
 

You Are

A team minded and reliable individual, who is passionate about the organization’s mission. You are receptive to coaching and direction, take ownership of your work, and have a strong work ethic. Lastly, you are an effective communicator and practice professionalism daily while bringing your unique individual leadership. 

Primary Responsibilities

Electrical Installations & Maintenance- 70%

• Draw electrical blueprints

• Produce an electrical BOM for residential projects

• Bend EMT conduit up to 1” with hand bender

• Mount load centers and terminate

• Perform PV inverter interconnections at the load center

• Electrical wiring of solar array/systems (DC and AC)

• Troubleshoot electrical issues

• Ensure work performed is good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes

• Maintain a clean and safe job site & follow safety protocols. 

Procurement & Inventory - 20%

• Develop and refine process for tracking electrical materials and tools

• Manage and provide oversight of data tracking for cost, approvals, and material procurement as it relates to each individual project. Research price and cross-reference costs for each purchase. 

• Keep organized and tidy with tools, materials and hardware

• Manage electrical inventory, coordinate with team to ensure all materials and equipment necessary for installation are available onsite

Communication, Customer Service & Team Management - 10%

• Manage and supervise team electricians 

• Provide exceptional customer service experience and share knowledge with customers

• Improve processes and proactively review workmanship onsite

• Communicate job status to the team

• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.

• Write project reports that can be understood by other team members

• Punctuality and dependability are essential

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with residential electrical wiring

• Must be able to read blueprints, one-line and 3-line diagram

• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Access to transportation to arrive at job sites

• Reliable working cell phone and wi-fi

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to carry, push and pull up to 50+ pounds

• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and work from heights

• Prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continuing Education (e.g. CLE)

• Electrical certificate (e.g. fundamentals)

• Understand and/or speak the Diné (Navajo) or Hopi language

• Experience working in or with tribal communities

•  OSHA10 or 30 certification

Benefits

•  Per Diem with hotel costs covered for all overnight travel

•  Paid time off, including holidays

•  Paid sick leave

 Job open until filled. Please submit your resume through Mighty Recruiter and if you have technical issues please send it directly to support@nativerenewables.com 

Native Renewables Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  Native Renewables Inc. participates in the E-Verify Program.

Native Renewables, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization with a mission to bring Indigenous-led affordable solar power solutions and knowledge to Diné (Navajo) and Hopi communities. Our vision is to electrify homes on the reservations that are “off the grid” and educate Indigenous communities about solar energy. Our headquarters is located in Flagstaff, AZ.