Electrical General Foreman

CoVolt Power; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Field Electrical General Foreman to supervise solar construction activities on utility-scale projects. The role focuses on the electrical scope and requires hands-on leadership in trenching, cable installation, terminations, and testing in outdoor environments.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors in various weather, lift heavy materials, and train crew members in best practices. Prior solar construction experience is preferred, and safety is paramount.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and maneuver materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions in outdoor settings.
• Prolonged standing and walking on varied terrain.
• Follow precise instructions and accept feedback.
• Strong teamwork and communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Experience on solar construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• DC Trench and MV Trench construction and layout.
• Install MV cables and conduits; perform splice work.
• Install SCADA equipment and termination.
• Labeling, testing (PD, IV curve, IR) and VOC testing.
• CAB and Combiner Box installation and termination.
• LOTO compliance and safety documentation.
• Survey/As-Built documentation and reporting.

Skills

Lifting 50+ pounds

Outdoor field work

Teamwork

Following precise instructions

Safety compliance

Documentation & reporting

Experience in solar construction

Education

GED or equivalent education

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 leveragesa mission-driven approach to safety and quality, deliveringthousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a moreresilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities,independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operatorsacross North America.

Position Summary:

This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of a solar field. This position supports the electrical scope.

Activities/Responsibilities/Duties:

Can independently perform the following:

• DC Trench
• MV Trench
• MV Cable Install
• CAB Transition Conduit
• Fiber Install
• DC Splice
• MV Splice
• SCADA Equipment Install
• CAB Install
• Combiner Box Install
• Combiner Box Termination
• Labeling
• Fiber Termination
• LOTO
• Switching/Energization
• String Current Checks
• PD Testing
• VLF Testing
• VOC Testing
• IV Curve Testing
• IR Scanning
• Survey/As-Built

*Electrical General Foreman must be able to train others on all aspects of Underground. *

Skills/Abilities:

• Able to lift 50+ pound materials, maneuvering them into their proper places
• Able to conduct repetitive actions, such as stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and reaching
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Able to follow precise instruction and receive feedback
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work well with others, including colleagues and supervisors
• Experience working on solar construction projects preferred
• Models behavior in safety, quality of work, attendance and punctuality, productivity, teamwork
• Actively embodies Signal’s Core Principles and the One Team Approach: including planning, communication, and collaboration – especially modeling dispute resolution
• Provides timely documentation of field decisions and reporting, such as Tier Boards and Production Tracking.
• This position requires working outdoors in various, often extreme weather conditions including rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
• This position may also include exposure to loud noises, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards

Education:

• GED or equivalent education

Important Interview Policy:

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

*CoVolt Power does not charge any applicant for their participation in the recruitment and employment process, at any time.

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