Solar Panel Installation Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Full Scope Solar Carport Foreman team member will provide leadership and direction to the team assigned. The Full Scope Solar Carport Foreman will be on the job site overseeing projects, installations, maintenance and other work as assigned. You will assist the team in the installation of systems; provide instruction and training to team members to ensure jobs are completed efficiently. The Full Scope Foreman will ensure team members adhere to safety protocols and may lead safety meetings as directed by the Construction Manager. The Full Scope Solar Foreman will communicate with Superintendents, Engineers, Construction, Project and Operations Managers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Works under direction of the Transform Energy’s Construction Manager/Field Superintendent. As an “at will” employee, employment may be terminated at any time by the employee or employer with or without notice and with or without cause.

QUANTIFIABLE DIMENSIONS:

Provides day-to-day support and oversight of the team and assigned projects to ensure jobs are completed timely, efficiently and safely, meeting quality standards set by Transform Energy.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with Transform Energy team members, the Construction Manager, Field Superintendent, Foreman, external customers and vendors.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Install solar panels on various residential and commercial projects with the highest level of craftsmanship and workmanship.
• Install all electrical portions of installations in a safe, high quality and efficient installation manner.
• Oversee job sites on assigned solar install projects and provide communication on progress to Field Manager, Project Coordinator, and Operations Manager
• Check progress throughout the installation to ensure that installers are installing correctly.
• Ensure all job sites have all materials, tools, and equipment to perform job safely and efficiently.
• Cut, bend, thread and run electrical conduit materials, pull electrical wiring through electrical conduit, terminate electrical panels, set fixtures, outlets and various electrical devices.
• Install and connect wires, circuit breakers, transformers, outlets or other components and systems.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Communicate to the General Foreman, Site Superintendent or Operations Manager potential problems encountered during construction that would affect the schedule or require added materials to be procured.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Use and ensure the proper safety equipment and practices for safe installation with Cal OSHA compliance and adherence to corporate safety requirements and regulations.
• Participate in safety and operations meetings.
• Maintain consistent and appropriate interface with customers throughout the construction phase.
• Provide supervision and corrective actions to team members as assigned, providing training and development to team members as needed.
• Contributes and conducts performance evaluations, feedback sessions, recommending salary adjustments, and mediates complaints, resolving personnel issues as needed.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience that shows progressive growth and responsibility.
• Foreman experience in construction, solar, roofing or electrical a plus.
• Electrical experience; Mechanical Installation experience.
• Professional appearance.
• Strong customer service.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be a person of integrity.
• Problem solver, and a can-do attitude.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have outstanding ability to manage, motivate others.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprint drawing and specifications.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of background check.

Education:

High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

The individual selected must have a minimum of 3--years Field Leadership experience. Experience reading and interpreting plan sets, directing others work and supervising projects.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and be able to move equipment and/or materials while climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high voltage electric and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.