Mechanical General Foreman

About the Role

This is a field-based, hands-on position where successful candidates contribute to the construction of a solar field, supporting the mechanical scope for our project site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate clock in and out of assigned team members.
• Complete and submit the Foreman Daily Report to the Superintendent daily.
• Oversee multiple or various mechanical construction activities, including:
  • 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
  • Technical Aptitude and Forklift Operation
• Set and oversee production goals and daily production tracking.
• Assist in laying out work for crews and preplan daily activities to ensure crew productivity meets the job schedule.
• Monitor quality control of work in place by craft workers.
• Assure requested materials, equipment, and tooling meet the schedule and crew needs.
• Oversee all documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to: JSA, Daily Reports, Inspection Reports, and Crew Skills Matrix.
• Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified, and maintain equipment with timely repairs.
• Support the jobsite Superintendent to coordinate activities across the project.
• May perform related trade work as required.
• Identify and communicate improvement suggestions and better methods of production to leadership.
• Focus on installation quality and inspect mechanical work to ensure quality installation standards are met.
• Implement processes and programs to promote and lead a Safety culture.
• Read and interpret specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project.
• Lead mechanical personnel to achieve project completion on schedule.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in the solar or related construction industry.
• Ability to coach, train, and mentor.
• Strong supervision skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and communicate changes to management.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to 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 limited notice.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Working Conditions

• This position requires working outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
• Exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards may occur.