Lead Mechanical Foreman - Solar & BESS

CoVolt Power AHV; Lake Village (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Lake Village, AR, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Foreman to lead field crews on utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity on our sites, coordinating activities with the Superintendent and trades to meet the project schedule.

You must have 5+ years in solar or related construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to read plans and reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in the solar or related construction industry.
• Experience leading field crews and coordinating multiple trades.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate clock in and out of assigned team members.
• Complete and submit daily to Superintendent the Foreman Daily Report.
• Oversee multiple or various mechanical construction activities such as: String Line, Laser, Tracker Shakeout, Huck & BOM, MIB, Damper, SPC Controller.
• Pile Shakeout, Installation, and Remediation
• Installation of Slew Gear, Torque Tube, Drive Line, and Motor
• Module Staging and Installation
• Tracker and Module QA/QC
• Set and oversee production goals and daily production tracking
• Assist in lay out of work for crews.
• Preplan daily activities and ensure crew productivity to meet job schedule.
• Monitor quality control of work in place by craft workers.
• Assure requested materials, equipment and tooling meet the need of the schedule and crews.
• Oversee all documentation, assuring they are accurate and met expectations including but not limited to the following:JSA, Daily Reports,Inspection Reports, Crew Skills Matrix, etc.
• Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified and ensure that all equipment is maintained, and repairs are done in a timely manner.
• Support jobsite Superintendent to coordinate activities across the project.
• May perform related trade work as required.
• Identify and communicate to leadership improvement suggestion and better methods of production in all aspects of job.
• Focus on installation quality and doing things right the first time by examining and inspecting mechanical work to ensure quality installation standards are met.
• Implement process and programs to promote and lead Safety culture.
• Reading and interpreting specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project.
• Lead mechanical personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.

Skills

Coaching and mentorship

Strong communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Field supervision

MS Office proficiency

Procore

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Procore

PDF drawings

Job description

CoVolt Power in Lake Village, AR, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Foreman to lead field crews on utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity on our sites, coordinating activities with the Superintendent and trades to meet the project schedule.

You must have 5+ years in solar or related construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to read plans and reports.