Job Opportunity: Energy Sales Professional Prairieland FS is a full-service agricultural and energy supplier dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services that enhance customer profitability. We strive for excellence and aim to be the leading supplier of choice. This role involves implementing an effective energy marketing strategy, driving sales growth in the assigned territory, supervising sales/delivery personnel, and managing key accounts. Main Responsibilities: To expand the assigned territory through target marketing, competitive analysis, and providing valuable energy products and services. Lead the energy sales team by setting performance expectations, overseeing sales activities, and personally interacting with key customers daily. Ensure the profitability of the energy department by developing target marketing strategies, conducting competitive analyses, applying profitable pricing techniques, and continually evaluating and improving processes. Maintain accurate customer call reports and manage expense accounts. Required Qualifications: A college degree and at least four years of experience in sales management and marketing. The ability to obtain a valid CDL A (Commercial Driver's License) with required endorsements within six months of employment and maintain a clean driving record. Achieve relevant professional certifications associated with the energy industry within six months and maintain them. Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Exhibit strong leadership and team management skills, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives. Apply strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, maintain a high level of integrity, and handle confidential information effectively. Deliver Exceptional Customer Service.
See More Details >>Insource Renewables has an exciting opportunity for an electrician seeking to work with other high performing professionals to deliver quality renewable energy systems to residential, commercial, multifamily, and municipal clients in Maine. Our Renewable Energy Electrician is responsible for providing leadership in Insource Renewables’ efforts to install and service high quality renewable energy systems. This individual provides direct installation, supervises other Insource employees and subcontractors, provides quality assurance oversight, and ensures project safety while serving the needs of our clients. This is a unique position for an experienced and motivated professional that is looking to advance in their career with the support of other renewable energy professionals. Key responsibilities include: • Assist with installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, including the installation of the inverter, AC interconnection, and DC wiring to the array, • Assist with installation of mini-split heat pump (MSHP) projects, including the installation of the branch circuit, AC and DC wiring to the equipment, and the mechanical portions of the system, • Commission solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters, perform final inspections, and ensure thorough project documentation, • Implement the company safety plan in collaboration with Insource staff, • Coordinate project inspections with authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), • Facilitate interconnection logistics with the local electrical utility, as necessary, • Collaborate with other Insource staff to review and improve company procedures and practices, • Assist Operations Manager and Project Managers with maintaining effective communication and scheduling with clients, • With assistance from the warehouse manager, identify and secure necessary equipment and materials for successful project completion, • Perform other tasks consistent with the NABCEP PV Installation Professional Job Task Analysis, and • Develop and maintain professional networks with potential and existing clients, builders, subcontractors, industry colleagues, code officials, and other key partners. Requirements At a minimum, the candidate must have: • a Maine Journeyman Electrician's license; • OSHA 10 certification; • Ability to lift 75 pounds; • Commitment to industry best practices; • Proficiency with web applications; • Valid driver's license; • Ability to obtain NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification within 18 months of hiring; and • Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences through email, on the phone, and in-person. Preferred qualifications include: • a two-year or four-year degree in a related field; • previous supervising experience; and/or • experience working with renewable energy systems. Benefits Insource Renewables offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Paid time off; • Holidays; • Health insurance; • Dental insurance; • Vision insurance; • Paid volunteer time; • Healthy Food initiative; • Winter Recreation incentive; • Equipment discounts; • Performance bonuses; and • Ownership opportunities.
See More Details >>Are you an experienced solar professional seeking to greater responsibility? Would you like to have greater control over your future and the projects you manage in a fast-paced, growing industry? Insource Renewables, a worker-owned cooperative, Certified B Corp, and NABCEP Accredited PV Installation Company based in Pittsfield, Maine, is seeking an experienced solar photovoltaic (PV) project manager to lead the construction of commercial solar facilities with a rated capacity of up to 1MWac. The Commercial Solar Project Manager provides construction leadership through managing Insource’s relationships with clients, state electrical inspectors, municipalities, utility regulators, subcontractors, suppliers, and other key collaborators for individual commercial solar installation projects. As a company, we are focused on strategically and responsibly developing commercial projects that recognize appropriate land use planning, increase the resiliency of our state's electrical grid by being sited within reasonable proximity to load, and are developed in a manner that maximizes benefit to all of our stakeholders. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to lead the construction of meaningful projects and will have the opportunity to collaborate with our CEO on efforts to implement responsible regulatory policy. Key Responsibilities • Review preliminary design of commercial solar facilities, as necessary; • Coordinate design and construction details with designers and engineers; • Verify conformance of design with state electrical code; • Identify key equipment procurement needs that will impact project delivery timelines; • Manage permitting and interconnection activities related to individual commercial PV projects; • Identify subcontractor requirements and coordinate subcontracting activities; • Collaborate with the Warehouse and Procurement Specialist to procure equipment and coordinate delivery of equipment to the construction site; • Develop safety plan and ensure conformance of construction activities with company safety policies; • Develop and maintain communication plan with commercial client representative(s); • Supervise construction of commercial solar photovoltaic facilities; • Ensure compliance of construction activities with company quality standards; • Maintain appropriate communication with permitting, interconnection, and inspection bodies; • Evaluate and manage project labor and equipment budgets; • Report significant discrepancies between the estimated project labor and equipment budgets and actual expenditures; • Commission the facility, including coordinating final testing and inspections; • Coordinate monitoring and communication details with client representative(s); • Identify resources, including training, tools, and equipment, necessary for successful implementation of commercial projects; • Provide constructive feedback to installation staff to support continual professional growth; and • Demonstrate company leadership through implementation of company’s core ethics. Requirements The minimum qualifications for this position include: • Demonstrated experience as an effective leader and manager; • NABCEP PV Installation Professional Certification or the ability to obtain this Certification within 6 months of hire; • Minimum of three (3) years of experience installing grid-interactive solar photovoltaic facilities; • Journeyperson Electrician license (Master Electrician license preferred); • Strong oral and written communication skills; • Demonstrated commitment to quality; and • Two-year degree in a related field (Four-year degree preferred). Benefits Insource Renewables offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: • Paid time off; • Holidays; • Health insurance; • Dental insurance; • Vision insurance; • Paid volunteer time; • Healthy Food initiative; • Winter Recreation incentive; • Equipment discounts; • Performance bonuses; and • Ownership opportunities.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Pittsfield, MA, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive on-site training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with significant opportunities in Massachusetts. Apprentices in Pittsfield can expect to earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $54,000 annually. Institutions, trade schools, and industry associations offer training programs and apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential in the rapidly expanding wind energy sector.
