Mechanical Solar Foreman - Field Services
beitzelGrantsville (MD)
About the role
Job Description
Overview:
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 role—you won’t just supervise the job, you’ll 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, you’ll 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.
Responsibilities:
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
Working Conditions:
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 Qualifications
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, Nex Tracker, Terra Smart, Solar Flex Rack, and Schletter preferred
Experience installing Single Axis Tracker Systems, including but not limited to manufacturers such as ATI, Nex Tracker, Terra Smart, FTC, Solar Flex Rack, and Game Change 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
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