Apprentice Electrician

Location: Bay Area

About EverCharge

EverCharge is a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging devices and management systems and provides hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, multi-unit, and single-family homes. Our turnkey offerings are designed to utilize existing infrastructure to scale EV charging at the lowest cost. EverCharge's load-balancing SmartPower technology maximizes the number of electric vehicles that can charge at once and eliminates barriers, such as data connectivity.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, EverCharge operates a factory in Hayward, CA, which supplies EVSEs for its customers across North America.

Our Apprentice Electrician

Will pride themselves on having a strong work ethic and producing quality work to join our field operations installation team. If you are qualified and customer-focused, exude positive energy and attitude, and are looking to grow and develop alongside an industry-leading company in the EV space, please read on!

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive liaise between the field team and all other departments.
• Reading, interpreting, and communicating blueprints to ensure all team members have a clear understanding of the work to be performed; reading and creating load calculations and SLD; marking maps with conduit run and electrical equipment;
• Installing 3-phase electrical panels, making determinations of wire size and voltage drop calculations with accuracy and in accordance with EverCharge, NEC guidelines, and strict compliance with OSHA standards;
• Performing load studies and/or site readiness surveys occasionally;
• Ensuring that all work is performed neatly, is plumb, level, and square, and that all installations performed are NEC compliant/local code compliant;
• Following all OSHA and company safety standards; demonstrating a high regard for safe work practices consistently;
• Keeping an eye out for safety hazards and communicating all safety concerns and/or unsafe work practices or behaviors that may jeopardize safety to your Regional Foreman/Supervisor and the Field Operations Manager;
• Ensure preparedness each day: show up on time with a positive attitude, ready to put your best foot forward, and make sure you have everything you need before heading to the job site;
• Daily timekeeping requirements utilizing mobile app;
• Cleaning up work areas (including work vehicles);
• Jumping in to help others when needed;
• Helping to show new team members the ropes, providing support;
• Growing in skill and experience working in the EV space!

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid ETC (Electrical Trainee Card)
• Experience installing 3-phase electrical panels, ability to determine wire size, and voltage drop calculations.
• Experience working with high amperage switchgear under 600V.
• Proficient in reading and creating load calculations and SLD.
• Ability to perform load studies and site readiness surveys.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• High-level ability to determine panel and transformer placement.
• Ability to mark maps with conduit runs and electrical equipment.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues and perform add-on services.

License/Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass criminal and MVR background checks (must have a good driving record!)

Job Title and Compensation:

• The base compensation range for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00 an hour, based on full-time employment.
• Actual compensation is based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and work location.
• Our open positions are based on job competencies that are specific to each role. If you are offered a position, the job title may be different from what is advertised to align with the role's competencies and your specific background, experience, and interview results.

EverCharge, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

* No third-party solicitation. Candidates must apply directly to the job posting.