Foreman - Mechanical

The Mechanical Foreman will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to forepersons, contractors, and craft activities on a utility scale solar site. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing superior service. Must be willing to travel and be based on-site at any of our utility scale solar projects. The Mechanical Foreman position will manage assigned projects, including overseeing field and mechanical operations, general safety, productivity, schedule, quality work, coordination with other Foremen and project leaders on the jobsite.

Summary:

We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We understand that our employees are the lifeblood of the company. We strive to align company goals with those of our employees. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Our mission is to make a difference by developing cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources, without long-term dependence on government subsidies. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We hope you’ll join us.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Plan and direct the work activities of mechanical activities on job sites. Work with Mechanical Superintendent in development of project schedules and updates, and look-ahead activities.

- Directs personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.

- Coordination of personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules. Ensure work teams have needed resources and support. Supervise and ensure quality control of work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work.

- Manage the interface with appropriate personnel concerned with the mechanical transmission systems.

- Support project and construction management with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for mechanical (rather than electrical) activities.

- Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.

- Adhere to and support the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Policies.

- Identify welding certification, training and experience appropriate for assignment scope, and work with engineering, construction and many other departments present at Solar sites.

- Ability to communicate effectively and train employees.

- Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.

- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines to ensure compliance.

- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

- Typically serve as lead person to coordinate process piping/mechanical activities within their assigned scope and in an active construction work site.

- Coordinate and implement activities and any other resource necessary to assure a safe and quality execution.

- Generally responsible to assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance.

- Proven ability promoting outstanding customer service and client relations

- Excellent computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets and electronic presentation programs

- May have to interact with Owner’s Field Representative and outside testing agencies and be able to work and communicate well with them.

- Supervise staff and perform evaluations and corrective action when necessary.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

- Minimum 2+ years of Mechanical Foreman/supervisory experience

- Proficiency in all areas of Foreman work, where mechanical expertise is required.

- Knowledgeable about current mechanical methods, equipment, assembly and use of equipment used on sites. Possess working knowledge of drawings, sketches, and prints, underground duct banks, trenching, manholes and be able to utilize, demonstrate and supervise proper usage of equipment by employees in this power industry.

- Current valid driver’s license required

- Current CDL preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

- Work is performed both in an office and field environment.

- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 50 pounds.

Perks and Benefits: we offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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