Solar Electrical General Foreman - Florida

Mortenson; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Solar Electrical General Foreman in New York. This role involves coordinating crews, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. The position offers various benefits including medical plans and a 401k retirement plan. Join a team dedicated to building a lasting positive impact in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to operate various equipment safely.
• Strong teamwork orientation and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crews and provide technical expertise.
• Lead production team with focus on safety.
• Adjust schedules based on project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Technical Expertise

Communication

Teamwork Orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade or technical school certification

Tools

Table saws

Radial arm saws

Belt & disc sanders

Drill presses

Fall protection equipment

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Solar Electrical General Foreman that will be responsible for coordinating crews, providing technical expertise, preparing, handling, and supplying materials for project teams. You will plan, organize and direct foreman and craft team members based on the project schedule as well as state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide shift supervision for the assembly/manufacturing team members
• Lead production team members with an intense focus on safety and quality while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as internal company policies
• Develop work instructions and cross-training plans
• Provide on-the-job training and lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement of plant key performance indicators (Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Cost)
• Adjust schedules and workload balance as required by the operation
• Monitor supply inventory levels, and coordinate with others when reordering is necessary
• Utilize lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish production goals
• Take ownership of functions and be responsible for the facility
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum five years of related experience
• Trade or technical school certification/diploma
• Project specific/Mortenson training
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to speak and understand English (Spanish is a plus); some ability to read plans; shown emotional intelligence; ability to operate equipment such as table saws, radial arm saws, belt & disc sanders, drill presses, fall protection equipment, rigging, and form systems
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, active listening skills, and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

Benefits

• (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please Make Note

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.