Foreman, Mechanical

This is a craft labor position that is expected to execute daily tasks across solar sites to assemble and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This position is responsible for management of a solar installation crew of two to four direct reports while working alongside crew to ensure proper installation processes are being followed.

This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow all safety policies and procedures while assisting with various daily tasks including, but not limited to, Layout, Piles, Racking, Modules, Unloading, Erosion Control, QC, and other mechanical construction tasks
• Responsible use of a company assigned vehicle to ensure crew is onsite and accounted for
• Delegate assigned tasks to your crew members.
• Conduct daily morning safety meeting with your assigned crew members and ensure detailed JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) are properly filled out and hazards are communicated.
• Use necessary tools and equipment to assemble and construct solar photovoltaic systems.
• Follow scheduled work plans and install manuals, at all times.
• Ensure all tools used for installation are in proper working condition and are returned to the designated location at the completion of each shift
• Troubleshoot and diagnose system issues, damage, and safety risks.
• Complete daily inspections where required.
• Responsible for material staging for daily tasks.
• Institute a continuous improvement culture on site
• Communicate daily production to mechanical foreman along with any issues that cannot be resolved at the field level.
• When authorized to operate equipment, fill out equipment checklists and verify all items are in good working order before and after use.
• Conduct daily reporting and status updates to mechanical foreman at the end of every shift.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned job site areas to ensure install manuals are being followed and report any issues observed.
• Ability to work in a production environment where daily production goals are set, evaluated, and optimized.
• Ability to concentrate on learning different systems and correct terminology for each.
• Able to work safely around energized parts and equipment.
• Properly demonstrate safe lifting skills
• Help to execute a safety culture that has 100% engagement with the field team and practice core company values throughout projects.
• Ability to work well with others and in a team environment.
• All other duties assigned by Site Leadership

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver license
• Experience with Solar construction projects required
• Experience using various types of tools and equipment required
• Experience operating skid steers, telehandlers, lull, forklift, GRT’s, PD10’s preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Ability to travel 100% of the time to multiple site locations across the country
• The work environment and physical demands characteristics represent those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be approved to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• This position involves Heavy Work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, lift and grab; reach with hands and arms; push and pull; climb and balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, see clearly and hear.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat, inclement weather & noise.
• Must be able to operate various hand-held tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.
• Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight (8) or ten (10) hour day according to the schedule and meet attendance requirements with dependability and consistency.
• Be on time and ready to work at the start of each standard shift.
• Must always wear personnel protective equipment. (i.e., Hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required) and respirators when required.