Crew Lead Electrician (Houston)

About Base

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Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.

About the Role

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Base is scaling the future of energy, and we’re looking for a Journeyman Electrician who thrives in the field. You will be on-site daily—pulling wire, opening panels, troubleshooting real problems, and setting the standard through action. You are the technical backbone of our Houston, TX battery fleet. While you’ll guide others, your primary value comes from doing the work yourself and doing it right.

What You'll Do

You will be actively involved in the field every day, including

• Hands-On System Diagnostics: Personally troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and battery system failures in the field.
• Quality & Compliance: Perform rework to ensure installs pass inspection and meet internal quality benchmarks.
• On-Site Authority Representation: Meet inspectors and AHJs in the field, walk installs with them, and resolve issues in real time.
• Crew Mentorship: Onboard and provide hands-on training for new installation crews to maintain high performance.
• Expert Oversight: Maintain deep mastery of Base hardware, NEC Codes, and general electrical principles.
• Emergent Support: Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to address urgent night/weekend electrical issues.

What You'll Bring

• Credentials: Valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant electrical work, specifically with battery backups, EV chargers, or whole-home generators.
• Mindset: A "fix-it-right-the-first-time" attitude and...