What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Solar Foreman - Field Services position at Beitzel Corporation?
Description
Beitzel Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Solar Foreman to lead field teams in the installation of utility-scale, ground-mount solar systems (1-25 MWDC) and to support a wide range of industrial, mechanical, and construction projects. This is a working foreman roleyou wont just supervise the job, youll be in the field getting it done, side-by-side with your crew.
This role calls for someone with strong mechanical knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support and oversee projects from the ground up. In addition to solar, youll work on diverse industrial and mechanical construction jobs, so adaptability and a solid base in construction fundamentals are key. Basic electrical knowledge in an industrial setting is a strong plus.
If you thrive in the outdoors, enjoy leading hands-on teams, and want to be part of building renewable energy infrastructure and other essential systems, this opportunity is for you.
## What You'll Do
**Perks/Benefits**
Comprehensive Benefits
Employee focused work environment
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
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Beitzel Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Solar Foreman to lead field teams in the installation of utility-scale, ground-mount solar systems (1-25 MWDC) and to support a wide range of industrial, mechanical, and construction projects. This is a working foreman roleyou wont just supervise the job, youll be in the field getting it done, side-by-side with your crew.
This role calls for someone with strong mechanical knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support and oversee projects from the ground up. In addition to solar, youll work on diverse industrial and mechanical construction jobs, so adaptability and a solid base in construction fundamentals are key. Basic electrical knowledge in an industrial setting is a strong plus.
If you thrive in the outdoors, enjoy leading hands-on teams, and want to be part of building renewable energy infrastructure and other essential systems, this opportunity is for you.
## 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
- Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, man-lifts, excavators, dozers, and pile drivers
- 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
- 4 years of mechanical solar installation required, including Single Axis Tracker and Fixed Tilt systems
- 4 years of supervisory experience in industrial construction preferred
- Experience running large crews (20 ) and tracking daily production
- 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
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit's Summary) and 7 paid holidays
Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
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