Overview
Electrical Installer – Off-Grid Builds – Needed Who Takes Pride in Flawless Work Jobs in Redmond, OR at EXPLORIST.life
EXPLORIST.life | Electrical Installer
Redmond, Oregon | Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Thursday
Built for This?
The Electrical Installer at EXPLORIST.life is the kind of person who can’t walk past a tangled wire without wanting to fix it. When you finish a project, you stop and look back — not because you have to, but because you take pride in what you’ve built. You show up when you say you will, you follow through, and the people around you know they can count on you. Details aren’t a burden to you — they’re the whole point.
You love variety, but you also appreciate a system. Every build brings its own creative challenges, and you tackle them within a proven process — because following the EXPLORIST.life standard is what makes the end result something to be proud of. If that sounds like you, keep reading — we’ve been looking for you.
What Success Looks Like
- Every system leaves the shop working flawlessly, clean, and safe
- Builds are completed on schedule — up to two full installations per week
- Wiring is routed cleanly and every connection passes inspection
- The workspace is organized, tools are cared for, and materials are stocked
- You’re growing your skills and taking on more ownership over time
What You’ll Own
- Install solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters, charge controllers, and distribution systems per provided wiring diagrams
- Perform precise wiring, crimping, and component securing — neat, organized, and built to last
- Test and commission every system before it leaves the shop
- Support the Lead Installer in troubleshooting and resolving any installation issues
- Document progress with notes, photos, and reports; double-check all work against design plans
- Set up, maintain, and break down the workspace and tools for every job
- Track commonly used materials; flag shortages to the Installation Manager
- Build custom enclosures, mounting surfaces, and backer boards as needed
Quick Hits
- Location: Redmond, Oregon — on-site
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8am-6pm, three-day weekends every week
- Reports To: Installation Manager
- Tools & Equipment: All provided
- Training: Structured on-the-job training in off-grid electrical systems
- Compensation: $26-$28/hr, based on experience
- Benefits: PTO, company paid health/dental/vision, IRA with company matching
- Highlights: Dependable, Precise, Collaborative, Self-Motivated, Leaves Nothing Unfinished
Must-Have Skills
- Accountable, dependable, and trustworthy — your team counts on you
- Detail-oriented and quality-driven — every system walks through our QC checklist before it leaves the shop
- Able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and visualize systems in three dimensions
- Familiarity with 12V / 24V DC systems or off-grid power components
- Comfortable following systematic procedures and maintaining consistent quality across all work
- Able to work as part of a team and independently manage your own tasks
- Comfortable with basic woodworking tools and concepts — building enclosures and mounting surfaces is a regular part of the work
- Physically capable of lifting heavy equipment, working in tight spaces, and performing hands-on labor
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Some background in electrical systems, construction, or mechanical work — we will train the right person
- Experience with Victron or similar off-grid electrical products
- Prior work in a production or installation shop environment
Why You’ll Love It Here
EXPLORIST.life is a leading off-grid electrical education and installation company. We help people achieve true energy independence — in vans, RVs, travel trailers, and beyond — and our reputation is built on doing things the right way: high-quality, detailed, safe, and clean. Our small but mighty team values independence, clear communication, and taking pride in doing great work.
You won’t be doing repetitive assembly line work. Every build is a little different.
You won’t be unsupported. We train you on our systems, standards, and the EXPLORIST.life way.
You won’t work Fridays. Three-day weekends are part of the deal.
If you take pride in doing things right, want to grow real skills in a specialized trade, and want to be part of a team that holds a high standard — you’ll thrive here.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re the kind of person who takes pride in clean work, holds yourself to a high standard, and wants to build real expertise in a trade that’s changing how people live and explore — we want to hear from you.
Please complete the following survey to help us get to know you better. This will move your application to the top of our list.
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Answer Yes if you have completed this before applying.
Apply now and become part of the EXPLORIST.life team.
Pay: $26.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Answer Yes below if you have filled out the survey listed in the job description.
- Have you worked with or built anything using 12V, 24V, or 48V DC electrical systems? If so, what was it and what was your role?"
Work Location: In person
Title: Electrical Installer – Off-Grid Builds – Needed Who Takes Pride in Flawless Work
Company: EXPLORIST.life
Location: Redmond, OR
