Solar Field Mechanical Foreman

Solar Field Mechanical Foreman

ORTIZ USA is excited to welcome a new Solar Field Mechanical Foreman to our growing US solar construction team. This project is the first of many US projects for Ortiz's parent company Grupo Ortiz. Grupo Ortiz has more than 60 years of experience and a diversified business approach: Concessions, Energy, Infrastructure and Property. We are established in Spain, Colombia, Japan, Panama, and Mexico. We develop energy projects anywhere in the world. We provide efficient solutions in projects that offer added value and social impact.

Responsibilities:

· Communicate ORTIZ USA management’s expectations effectively with contractors and operations team, and local jurisdictions to ensure a smooth and professional experience.

· Coordinate members of the mechanical team to ensure quality work is being performed by subcontractors on behalf of ORTIZ USA.

·Communication through MS Office.

· Assist with maintenance of new solar systems

· Perform Site Inspections for Solar only projects

· Comfortable taking measurements and levels for quality assurance purposes.

· Prepare completed solar systems for final inspection

· Meet with building inspectors for post-installation final inspections

· Record technical corrections for our solar crews and electrician

Required Skills:

· Experience in structure assembly and pile driving in solar plants.

·Excellent computer skills with emphasis on MS Office

· Valid driver's license

· Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail

· OSHA 10 or 30

· Ability to climb stairs and two-story ladders, walk on roofs, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move, and/or carry equipment that may be in excess of 50 pounds, and operate a motor vehicle

· Open electrical panels & junction boxes so the inspector can observe inside

·Maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to Branch Manager on all safety issues

·Take notes for corrections and notify Site Management of any issues or updates

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Years of industrial solar field inspections experience
• Preferred 1 years of experience from relatable field
• Minimum licensing requirement to legally perform the job descriptions in each market
• Familiarity with mechanical plans and field layouts
• Strong interpersonal and human relations
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs, and able to work on your feet for long periods of time
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, rain, crawl spaces, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Solar Field Installation: 5 years (Required)
• Solar Mechanical: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sugartown, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road