Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Commercial Self Perform

The Journeyman Electrician will work on job sites primarily in Sacramento, CA, and surrounding cities. Some travel is required for the role.

About the role

• Supports a wide range of Tesla Energy products, including Solar, Supercharger, Semi Charger, and Megapak projects.
• Works on projects ranging from 3 to 7 weeks with a cross-functional team of 4 to 20 members.
• Collaborates with design engineers, project managers, and business developers to push the limits of construction technology.

Responsibilities

• Performs new installations of power distribution, transformers, underground conduit, pad work, switchgear, AC/DC inverters, lighting, and electrical equipment up to 480 VAC and 1000VDC.
• Bends conduit and interprets complex electrical schematics and blueprints to plan work scopes, install requested improvements, troubleshoot, and correct problems.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with the crew, direct supervisor, site superintendent, and clients.
• Displays a positive attitude and practices a good work ethic reflective of Tesla's mission, philosophy, and goals.
• Expresses leadership and initiative when given new projects; works alongside and participates in other trades.
• Completes tasks in a timely manner and provides feedback.

Requirements

• Valid State Certified Electrician License required plus knowledge in safety standards set by NEC, NFPA70E, OSHA safety, and CPR-first aid.
• At least 2 years of electrician journeyperson level or higher experience in industrial, military, or commercial settings.
• Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters, and multimeters.
• Experience in handling low to high voltage up to 480 VAC and 1000VDC.
• Experience in fiber optic cable terminations, medium voltage, utility scale work, and PV experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to numerous sites daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice and flexibility to work on weekends and overtime.
• Compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities.
• Able to use trade tools, meters, technology, and all necessary equipment to complete the job, able to lift and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Able to work at heights including on rooftops, climb ladders, stairs, and perform repetitive duties; including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time while wearing a 25 lbs. tool belt.
• Able to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license required, flexibility to work on weekends and/or overtime along with overnight stays to support Tesla's critical mission.

Skills

• Ability to use trade tools, meters, technology, and all necessary equipment to complete the job.
• Ability to lift and pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights including on rooftops, climb ladders, stairs, and perform repetitive duties; including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods of time while wearing a 25 lbs. tool belt.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits including medical plans, dental, vision, HSA contributions, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, sick and vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs, Tesla Babies program, commuter benefits, employee discounts and perks program.

Pay

• Expected Compensation: $26.98 - $77.58/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits.
• Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.