Mechanical Solar Superintendent-Field Services - Beitzel Corporation
Grantsville, MD 21536
About the Job
The general role of the Mechanical Solar Superintendent is to provide direction, oversight, and general labor to solar panel system projects, along with various other construction, mechanical and industrial projects. This position requires mechanical knowledge and aptitude, along with a basic knowledge of industrial electrical practices.
The Mechanical Solar Superintendent will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work. Candidates must be willing to work extended hours to include: weekends, holidays, evenings and possible night shift. Areas of operations include, but are not limited to: MD, VA, PA, WV, and OH.
What You'll Do:- Measuring, cutting, assembling, hoisting, anchoring, and placing solar modules and racking
- Install racking foundation piles within tight manufacturer tolerances
- Install photovoltaic solar racking and modules in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and installation manuals
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control
- Run conduit and cables from solar panels to combiner boxes
- Provide communication with Project Managers to ensure work is performed according to specifications
- Providing physical labor and general labor to trades and to various construction and industrial projects
- Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, man-lifts, excavators, dozers, and pile drivers
- Communicate with customers and coworkers in a respectful, professional manner
- Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct at risk behaviors
- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures
- Ensures new hires receive job-and task-specific training prior to work commencing
- Prepare T&M tickets, receipts, and other paperwork as required by the job
- Provide detailed paperwork and documentation such as field reports, revising drawings, etc. to ensure accurate record keeping, billing, and inventory
- Participate and present in daily POD meetings to discuss daily production updates
- Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in a professional and workman-like manner
- Leads and support the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing systems in place
- Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
- Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
- Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
- Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
Perform work at a variety of heights
What You'll Bring:- 4+ years of mechanical solar installation required, including Single Axis Tracker and Fixed Tilt systems
- 4+ years of supervisory experience in industrial construction preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must be able to lead jobs, follow instructions, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Experience running large crews (20+) and tracking daily production
- Must possess mechanical skills and experience in a wide variety of industrial jobs
- Possess OSHA 30 or ability to obtain
- Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Experience with customer service preferred
- Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Must be able to read, interpret, and work from blueprints
- Must possess basic math skills including adding, subtracting, decimals, and fractions
- Experience operating forklift and man-lift preferred
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
- Experience installing Fixed Tilt Systems, including but not limited to manufacturers such as APA, NexTracker, TerraSmart, Solar FlexRack, and Schletter preferred
- Experience installing Single Axis Tracker Systems, including but not limited to manufacturers such as ATI, NexTracker, TerraSmart, FTC, Solar FlexRack, and GameChange preferred
- Working knowledge of construction software such as Procore
- Knowledge of industry standard pile refusal and remediation practices preferred
- Knowledge of pile load testing (compression, lateral, and axial) preferred
Perks/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Health/Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Advancement through defined employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min:USD $32.00/Hr.Max:USD $45.00/Hr.