Assistant Mechanical Superintendent

CoVolt Power SE; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is a leading EPC company delivering solar, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure across North America. This role supports the Project Management team in managing the mechanical scope and ensuring construction aligns with the owner’s contract.

Responsibilities include interpreting specs, coordinating with subcontractors, enforcing safety, and maintaining timely project records. Requires a Mechanical Engineering background and solar industry experience.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the solar industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
• Ability to read specifications and plans for mechanical work.
• Strong communication and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Champion CORE Principles daily.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project.
• Examining and inspecting mechanical work with sub-contractors to ensure satisfactory job progress.
• Verifying safety and design specifications are met.
• Directs mechanical personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.
• Support project management with planning and utilization of proper means and methods for mechanical activities.
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast problems while evaluating options, and recommend actions.
• Ensuring all reports and records are complete in an accurate and timely manner.
• Flexible and adaptable with working schedule to support project needs.
• Conducting and participating in safety meetings.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Customer service

Effective communication

Computer skills

Construction methods

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Reports to: Project Superintendent

Works closely with: Project Superintendent , Site Quality Manager, Owners, Subcontractors, Project Management Team

Position Summary:

This position that works closely with the Project Management team to assist in managing the mechanical scope for the project. You will assist in assuring that the project is being constructed in accordance to the owner’s contract.

Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Champion Signal Energy’s CORE Principles on a daily basis.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project.
• Examining and inspecting mechanical work along with meeting with sub-contractors to ensure satisfactory job progress.
• Verifying safety and design specifications are met.
• Directs mechanical personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications.
• Support project, construction management with planning, and utilization of proper means and methods for mechanical activities.
• Analyze situations, identify, and forecast pertinent problems while evaluating realistic options, and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
• Ensuring all reports and records are complete in an accurate and timely manner.
• Flexible and adaptable with working schedule in order to support project needs.
• Conducting and participating in safety meetings.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
• Proven ability promoting outstanding customer service and client relations while representing self and company in a professional and positive manner.
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of email and spreadsheets.
• Effective communicator who has the ability to get along with others in order to be an effective leade.
• Knowledge of construction methods and industry applicable safety requirements.
• Optimism, self-starter, ability to work independently as well as with other personnel and management.
• Creative problem solver who has the ability to remain calm during pressure situations.

Education/ Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the solar industry.

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