Mechanical General Foreman
About the role
CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America. This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of a solar field. This position supports the mechanical scope for our project site.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate clock in and out of assigned team members
- Complete and submit daily to Superintendent the Foreman Daily Report
- Oversee multiple or various mechanical construction activities such as: String Line, Laser, Tracker Shakeout, Huck & BOM, MIB, Damper, SPC Controller; Pile Shakeout, Installation, and Remediation; Installation of Slew Gear, Torque Tube, Drive Line, and Motor; Module Staging and Installation; Tracker and Module QA/QC
- Operate forklift
- Set and oversee production goals and daily production tracking
- Assist in lay out of work for crews
- Preplan daily activities and ensure crew productivity to meet job schedule
- Monitor quality control of work in place by craft workers
- Assure requested materials, equipment and tooling meet the need of the schedule and crews
- Oversee all documentation, assuring they are accurate and met expectations including but not limited to: JSA, Daily Reports, Inspection Reports, Crew Skills Matrix, etc.
- Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified and ensure that all equipment is maintained, and repairs are done in a timely manner
- Support jobsite Superintendent to coordinate activities across the project
- May perform related trade work as required
- Identify and communicate to leadership improvement suggestions and better methods of production in all aspects of job
- Focus on installation quality and doing things right the first time by examining and inspecting mechanical work to ensure quality installation standards are met
- Implement process and programs to promote and lead Safety culture
- Read and interpret specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project
- Lead mechanical personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years' experience in the solar or related construction industry
Skills
- Ability to coach, train, and mentor
- Strong supervision skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work and communicate work change to management
- Ability to solve problems and utilize dispute resolution tactics
- Knowledge of proper use of equipment, tools, materials and supplies on a construction project
- Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices
- Ability to interpret specifications and read drawings
- Working knowledge of MS Office, Procore, PDFs and other software
- Required to travel to different jobsites on a limited notice
- Bi-lingual – Spanish/English preferred
- Follows leadership capabilities in areas including: One Team Approach, Understanding Drawings and Contracts, Timely Documentation of Field Decisions, Looking Ahead, Dispute Resolution, Problem Solving and Follow Through, Reporting, and Signal's Core Principles
- Models leadership skills in areas including: Safety, Quality Work, Punctuality, Productivity, Positive Attitude, Mentorship, and Accountability
- This position requires working outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
- Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits
- This position may also include exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards