Technical Associate
16 days ago
Metairie
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting at $45,000 / year DOE JOB OVERVIEW Are you tech-savvy and passionate about building community resilience? Footprint Project is seeking a Technical Associate to join our small, growing team! This position will support our technology department in assembling, managing and maintaining our fleet of mobile solar and battery microgrid infrastructure. If you're passionate about renewable energy, sustainable emergency response, and have relevant experience or transferrable skills, wed love to meet you! ABOUT US Footprint Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit disaster service organization headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. We develop and deploy sustainable response technologies to community resilience centers after climate disasters in the U.S. Footprint Project works across the disaster management cycle to expand frontline access to mobile microgrids and reduce fossil fuel use. Visit to learn more. JOB DETAILS • Location: On-site at our warehouse in Metairie, LA., • Workplace Policy: This position is 100% in-person at our office-warehouse in Metairie, LA., • Job Type: Full-time exempt., • Schedule: Monday-Friday within the hours of 8am to 6pm local time for a total of approximately 40 hours/week. During the Atlantic hurricane season (6/1-11/30), employees may be asked to work outside of their normal hours. Time can be flexed after responding to disasters., • Compensation: Starting at $45,000 / year depending on experience., • Benefits: Eligible employees receive the following:, • Monthly stipends for healthcare, mental healthcare, and technology, • 31 days for vacations and holidays for the calendar year through the following Q1, • Paid Sick Leave, • Generous paid Bereavement Leave, • Generous paid Parental Leave, • Unpaid Family and Medical Leave, • Professional development financial assistance RESPONSIBILITIES • Assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, mobilize and demobilize mobile solar generators with disaster response partners, volunteers, and community resilience organizations., • Compile, manage, and maintain equipment documentation (manuals, guides, spec sheets) and end-user agreement and waivers., • Coordinate with outside donors, vendors, suppliers, clients, and implementing partners., • Generate and implement technical focused ideas for systems, programs, and operational improvement., • Uphold standards of personal and organizational safety, and maintain a neat workspace., • Build Power. Hack together mobile solar generators with integrated appliances, using a diverse range of microgrid system components and hardware., • Fill gaps: support team members on administrative and organizational tasks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • College Degree (Associates or Bachelors), or relevant work experience., • Experience in electrical, construction, metalwork, HVAC, STEM, plumbing, warehouse management and/or related climate survival skills., • Sufficient computer skills - ability to use common communication and reporting software and platforms. Familiarity with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)., • This is a physically demanding position that requires you to be able to lift over 50 lbs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Technical experience in solar and battery storage system design, installation, operation, maintenance and training., • Experience operating heavy equipment and towing trailers., • Experience with CAD and computer modeling. ATTRIBUTES • Excited to join a small, nimble, and innovative organization. You dont just want to work here; you want to build something cool together., • Adaptable. You can pivot and problem-solve under pressure., • Strong interpersonal communication skills. Youre patient and respectful while interacting with people of all skill levels and comfortable working with diverse groups of people., • Ask questions to clarify tasks and priorities. You can readily say I dont know or What the heck are you talking about? or I need help with this., • Self-starter. You are able to work independently and remotely without needing consistent oversight., • Proactive. You dont need to be nudged to do your work, and you take the initiative., • On board with decolonizing disaster relief, decarbonizing our planet, and working towards a just, equitable energy transition. You share our values. No one candidate will fit all the requirements, so everyone who fits at least some of the skills and has a willingness to learn is encouraged to apply. Footprint Project is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Footprint Project makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We expect all Footprint Project employees uphold and demonstrate these same values, wherever we go and with whomever we work.