Giving away my license - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

RogerStewart · 08-18-2008, 10:03 PM

So here's the deal. I have a solar company who wants to hire me for my license. They need an RME in order to continue doing business. I'm interested in getting into solar but don't really understand the legalities of being an RME. Will I be losing my license if I agree to become an RME. What if I end up not liking the business? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to give them an answer tomorrow (Tuesday). HELP!

brian john · 08-19-2008, 07:14 AM

Whats is a RME?

See a lawyer, SERIOUSLY, and have the company you are considering working for pay for it.

waco · 08-19-2008, 08:55 AM

Ultimately, all licensed trades are hired partly for the qualifications implied by their license. Most electrical work is done by unlicensed workers under the license of somebody else.

I see nothing wrong with it, but I think you need to know what it all about or you risk losing your license.

For example, I held (hold?) a First Class broadcast license which is (was?) required for any broadcaster to operate. I was responsible for their transmission quality and conformance to the laws -- not them, me.

I'm no longer active in that area which is why I don't really know the current situation for broadcasters.

480sparky · 08-19-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by brian john

Whats is a RME?....

I'm gonna guess Responsible Managing Employee.

Did I win anything?

BTW, welcome to the forum, Roger!

Skyline Electric · 08-19-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by waco

For example, I held (hold?) a First Class broadcast license which is (was?) required for any broadcaster to operate. I was responsible for their transmission quality and conformance to the laws -- not them, me.

You had a "First Phone" radiotelephone license? That's quite an achievement. Here's a good article on what happened to First Phones:

The Demise of the First Phone

Cheers!

John Valdes · 08-21-2008, 12:35 PM

I am certain California is way different than SC. But here, as long as you are on the payroll and have a supervisory position, you could qualify this company with no ill effects regarding you or your license. But you cannot work for another company in the same capacity. Meaning, you could not just go and qualify other companies as a business. Having the supervisory role, helps to ensure you make decisions regarding the safety and compliance.