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Job TasksCollects and transports household wasteCollects and transports waste from various sites

Both Garbage Man and Waste Collector roles involve collecting and transporting waste, often requiring similar credentials and working environments. The terms are frequently used interchangeably, but 'Garbage Man' is more colloquial, while 'Waste Collector' is more formal and industry-standard.

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Mechanical Foreman

Stellar Energy Americas Inc

Haslet, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Mechanical Foreman

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: General Superintendent/Fabrication Manager

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Location: Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.


Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.


Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

Coordinate all mechanical aspects of building modules with the proper fitting/assembly of all piping systems to insure the successful final Hydro Test and Chemical Injection as needed. Then follow up with outfitting of all small bore and instrumentation such as relief drains and tubing.

Assign teams that are qualified to follow through. Working with the superintendent to assure completion dates and timelines are met with a minimum of rework and man hours. Work closely with every team always.

Essential Functions

  • Identify teams for crew structure.
  • Verify training level of crew members and seek training/qualifications as needed.
  • Work hand in hand with superintendent to achieve company goals with projects.
  • Monitor all tasks assigned and help verify critical layout and cuts to fit as needed to halt re-work.
  • Enforce company procedures on standard operating procedures, building and assembly procedures, Hydro, and chemical injection and most of all “safety procedures.”
  • Seek to improve all operations to reduce man hours and improve safety.
  • Serve as lead on all projects to direct teams.
  • Work with the Engineering Department
  • Make sure that all equipment used for projects is in proper working order, safe and available when needed and control the maintenance of this equipment.
  • Meet the company needs as well as the customer needs.
  • Ensure proper stock of Kanban is sufficient on all shadow boards and control the proper use thereof.
  • Participate on daily turnover from 1st to 2nd shifts with detailed information both verbal and written.
  • Monitor all materials use for individual projects to be sure it is correct.
  • Use disciplinary actions as needed to improve or to correct things/individuals as required.
  • Monitor and maintain entire Fab Shop with all activities such as garbage, laydown areas, building maintenance and safety using hourly walk throughs.
  • Checking to be sure all tools and equipment have proper certifications and Calibrations and working with QAQC and superintendent.
  • For all projects “loose ship” needs to be a primary issue and you will need to work with shipping and receiving department and superintendent on this vital project to assure accuracy in a timely manner.
  • Verify all tags, logbooks, shipping drains, flow arrows FME and instrumentation are complete.
  • Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
  • Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

  • Team Builder / Leadership Attributes
  • Reliable Attendance
  • Strong Decision-Making Ability
  • Excellent Communication Proficiency - Written and Verbal
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Problem Solving
  • Exceptional Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail – Thoroughness
  • Time Management


Supervisory Responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL or Fort Worth, TX. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment
This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.


Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. First shift days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Second shift days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel
Travel is primarily not required with exception to local travel during the business day.

Required Education and Experience.

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 15+ Years’ experience in ‘Shipyard Mechanical’ trade with 5+ Years’ as qualifying Forman Position title
  • 3+ Years’ experience in Welding SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW, or a combination thereof

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2+ years vocational technical training
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
  • OSHA-10

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
  • 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
  • Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
  • Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
  • Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
  • Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
  • Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Stellar Energy Americas Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.