Wireman Electrician (Houston)

About the Role

You will be actively involved in the field every day, performing system diagnostics, ensuring quality and compliance, representing authority figures on site, mentoring crews, maintaining expertise in Base hardware and NEC codes, and providing emergent support through an on‑call rotation. • Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and battery system failures on site. • Perform rework to ensure installations pass inspection and meet internal quality benchmarks. • Meet with inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction, walk installs, and resolve issues in real time. • Onboard and provide hands‑on training for new installation crews. • Participate in a scheduled on‑call rotation to address urgent night/weekend electrical issues. • Apply first‑principles thinking, questioning assumptions and prioritizing principles over rules. • Give and get direct, humble feedback to foster a growth mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸troubleshooting
• ▸electrical repair
• ▸quality assurance
• ▸inspections
• ▸team training
• ▸on‑call support

What You Bring

Base is scaling the future of energy and is seeking a Journeyman Electrician who thrives in the field. The role is based on‑site daily, pulling wire, opening panels, troubleshooting real problems, and setting the standard through action. You will be the technical backbone of our Houston, TX battery fleet, guiding others while primarily delivering high‑quality work yourself. The ideal candidate holds a valid Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license and brings at least four years of relevant electrical experience, especially with battery backups, EV chargers, or whole‑home generators. A “fix‑it‑right‑the‑first‑time” mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to crews, inspectors, and homeowners are essential. • Maintain deep mastery of Base hardware, NEC codes, and general electrical principles. • Hold strong opinions loosely, driving clarity while embracing imperfect information.

Requirements

• ▸nec
• ▸journeyman
• ▸4+ years
• ▸battery backups
• ▸ev chargers
• ▸communication

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $32‑$37 per hour for Wiremen and $37‑$39 per hour for Journeymen, along with competitive benefits and clear opportunities for professional growth. Base’s culture emphasizes first‑principles thinking, rapid execution, direct feedback, ownership, flexible decision‑making, a deep commitment to the mission, and a balance of grit with optimism. We work in‑person, all‑in, beyond a typical 9‑to‑5 schedule. • Work in‑person, all‑in, beyond a typical 9‑to‑5 schedule.

Work Environment

Field