Mechanical Superintendent

CoVolt Power; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking a Mechanical Project Coordinator to support the Project Management team by managing the mechanical scope of our solar and BESS projects. You will help ensure construction aligns with the owner's contract and project plans, working under the Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities include reviewing specifications, coordinating with subcontractors, verifying safety and design requirements, guiding crews to deliver on schedule with quality workmanship, and

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the solar industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret specifications and plans for all mechanical aspects of the project.
• Inspect mechanical work and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure progress.
• Verify safety and design specifications are met.
• Direct mechanical personnel to meet project schedule with quality workmanship.
• Support planning and utilization of proper methods for mechanical activities.
• Ensure reports and records are complete and timely.
• Be flexible to support project needs and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

OSHA guidelines

Leadership

Effective communication

Reading specs & plans

Coordination with subs

Problem solving

Independent work

Safety compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Experience in solar industry

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Project coordination software

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

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