Mechanical Foreman
About the role
As a Mechanical Foreman, you will provide field leadership for construction activities by directing installation crews, coordinating daily work, and helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while supporting team development and successful project execution.
Travel: Site based role with home trip rotations (typically every 3–4 weeks) Location subject to change depending on business needs
Our Team
At DEPCOM Power, we design, build, and operate some of the largest and most efficient solar plants in the country. With a project portfolio exceeding $4 billion, our experienced team has successfully met every commercial operation date and energy output guarantee. As part of Koch Engineered Solutions, we combine deep industry expertise with a long-term commitment to safety, performance, and innovation to deliver resilient energy solutions that are built to last.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop installation crews by assigning work activities, setting expectations, and providing ongoing field support
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by conducting safety meetings and ensuring compliance with site-specific requirements and OSHA regulations
- Monitor work quality and verify installations meet project specifications, mechanical standards, and applicable codes
- Review and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, schematics, and project documentation
- Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and equipment to support project schedules and productivity goals
- Track workforce activities, labor hours, and project progress while communicating updates to project leadership
- Identify and help resolve field issues that may affect safety, quality, schedule, or cost performance
- Support commissioning activities, inspections, and final quality verification efforts
- Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily reports, inventory records, and timesheets
- Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution
Qualifications
Experience leading installation, maintenance, or construction crews in a mechanical, industrial, energy, or related construction environment
Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, schematics, or specifications
Knowledge of safe work practices and experience working in active construction environments
Experience utilizing construction tools, equipment, and installation practices
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel and work extended schedules as project demands require
Skills
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Experience supervising crews on solar, renewable energy, industrial, or large-scale construction projects
- Experience with mechanical system installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities
Pay
We anticipate paying $30 - $35 per hour for this role, which is also eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
Benefits
Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.