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Job Title: Licensed Electrician
About Us:
ES Foundry Corp is a U.S.-based solar manufacturing company helping strengthen America's clean energy supply chain by producing high-quality photovoltaic solar cells at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Greenwood, South Carolina. Our work supports domestic energy production, U.S. manufacturing growth, and the continued expansion of renewable energy solutions for customers across the solar industry.
Joining ES Foundry means becoming part of a growing team with a meaningful mission and long-term career potential. Employees have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry leaders, contribute to advanced manufacturing operations, and help build products that support a more reliable and sustainable energy future. We are committed to fostering a workplace grounded in Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
About the role:
The Licensed Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment that support our photovoltaic manufacturing operations. This role works hands-on with facility power distribution, production equipment, motor controls, lighting systems, control panels, and related electrical infrastructure while following National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local code requirements. The position partners closely with maintenance, production, facilities, engineering, and safety teams to minimize downtime, support equipment installations, complete preventive maintenance, and ensure electrical work is performed safely and reliably. The successful candidate will bring strong industrial electrical experience, sound troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, panels, wiring, lighting, motors, and controls in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical issues on production equipment, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, sensors, and power distribution systems to minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, single-line diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment, switchgear, control panels, and facility electrical systems.
- Support installation, start-up, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and facility upgrades.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, company safety standards, and applicable local codes.
- Apply proper lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, energized-work, and PPE procedures when working on or near electrical systems.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and changes to electrical systems accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, contractors, and production teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
- Assist with root cause analysis for electrical failures and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship, vocational program, or equivalent training preferred.
- Current electrician license required, with ability to meet applicable state and local licensing requirements.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing electrical experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, motor controls, control panels, and industrial equipment troubleshooting.
Desired Skills:
- Experience working in solar, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to use electrical test equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, and other diagnostic tools.
- Knowledge of arc flash requirements, NFPA 70E safe work practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Experience maintaining electrical documentation, equipment logs, PM records, and work orders.
- Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
Core Competencies:
- Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Commitment to electrical safety, code compliance, and proper PPE use.
- Attention to detail and ability to document work accurately.
- Effective communication with maintenance, production, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Ability to work independently and respond quickly to production-critical issues.
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on reliability, safety, and uptime.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments, including exposure to high-voltage equipment, moving machinery, and cleanroom areas.
- Must be able to lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 10% of the work time.
- May require working at heights, in confined spaces, or during off-shift hours to support production or emergency repairs.
- Availability for on-call support and occasional weekend or evening work as needed.
- Required to wear appropriate PPE, including arc-rated clothing when working on or near energized equipment.
Benefits and Perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, designed to support employees and their families.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding U.S.-based solar manufacturing company.
- Supportive team environment focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
ES Foundry Corp, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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