MECHANICAL FOREMAN - CONSTRUCTION (Solar)

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mechanical foreman is responsible for all mechanical and civil work as well as the personnel performing this work on a job site.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead crews in the successful installation of ground mount, canopy, and roof mount racking systems

- Coordinate and perform all underground excavation and trenching

- Coordinate daily tasks in accordance with schedule and manpower

- Create and update project 3-week schedules

- Maintain daily reports, including head counts, hours worked by project and task, equipment use, materials received, and daily production

- Complete project close-out documents to include QC reports, photos, and safety paperwork.

- Monitor crew attendance, performance, and work quality

- Supervise and train workers and tradespeople

- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met

- Supervise the use of machinery and equipment

- Optimize work equipment, tools, and methods to improve efficiency

- Establishes & maintains production rates for crews to ensure schedules are met

- Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget

- Report on project progress to the General Superintendent or Assistant Superintendents

- Advise the General Superintendent on the hiring and termination of employees

- Other responsibilities as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work can be physically demanding. It involves frequently working in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather and working conditions. Workers may be subjected to extreme weather conditions and terrain, as well as physical circumstances involving extensive climbing, lifting, bending, and working in confined spaces.

It requires weekday and possibly weekend work on assigned sites and work supporting those assigned sites. Assigned sites may also require travel, overnight or extended stays. Sites typically are in the Southwestern United States.

Note: THIS IS A SITE SAFTEY POSITION

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this position.

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

SOLON Corporation is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other bases protected by law.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education and Experience

- High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade

- A minimum of 3 years of mechanical/racking/civil construction supervision/leadership experience

- Strong knowledge of excavation and underground utilities

- Proven experience as a commercial construction foreman/leader

- In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines

- Electrical and/or Photovoltaic commercial construction is a plus

Other Competencies and Requirements

- Ability to travel a minimum of 75% of the time for both in and out-of-state projects

- Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints

- Excellent organizational and leadership skills

- Ability to communicate and report effectively

- Aptitude in math

- Problem-solving abilities

- Good physical condition and stamina

- Ability to lift 50 pounds

Benefits Offered:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental Insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Referral program

- Vision insurance