Foreman - Terafab Operations

Description

What We Do

At Terabase Energy, we believe that digitalization and automation will drive the next wave of innovation and cost reduction in large scale solar. To fully unlock the potential of this opportunity, Terabase is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform. We work alongside project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms to support the design, optimization, and construction of huge solar projects around the world. Our team is a blend of solar industry veterans and newbies, thought-leaders, dreamers, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers, coders, product managers, project managers, and sales and marketing professionals. We are based in Northern California, with several other offices in the United States and around the world. If all of this piques your interest, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Summary

Terabase is looking for an experienced solar Foreman for our Terafab onsite team. The onsite team oversees, coordinates, and successfully completes assigned utility solar construction projects.  The Foreman reports to the Construction Management Office, facilitating all onsite Terafab activity and works closely with the Terafab project manager of record and the Deployment Team Lead.  The Foreman acts as the onsite lead for a team of maintenance technicians and system engineers.  Additional responsibilities include daily reporting, assisting clients with  daily planning, training clients, documenting the use of the  Terafab units, and checking material availability
Successful candidates will exhibit strong resourcefulness, analytical thinking/problem-solving, excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a superlative work ethic. Most importantly, you, like us, will be dedicated to accelerating the decarbonization of the global economy using digital and automation technology to reduce the cost of utility-scale solar further.  

Responsibilities

Field Operations

• The Foreman is the main point of contact with the client for construction issues to be resolved at the site level.
• Develop and maintain positive client relationships and ensures client issues are resolved or appropriately escalated as needed 
• Train client crews onsite for success in all aspects of the Terafab process
• Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements 
• Provide leadership & direction to the Subcontractors, Field Specialists, and all other onsite personnel under Terabase 
• Understands the deliverables and scope of the project contract and the key performance indicators specific to the project
• Be a champion for build quality
• Ensure safety is priority one in all onsite operations 
• Ensure teams are engaging with subcontractors to analyze work plans, work methods, and progress.
• Recognize risks and proactively implement mitigation measures to ensure Terafab uptime optimization
• Regularly report status, progress, and changes to the construction management office

Process Improvement

• Become intimately familiar with the Terafab technology stack
• Identify inefficient operational processes and training gaps and propose solutions to R&D and project management
• Participate in new product and process tests and evaluations at our Davis test facility
• Communicate client ideas for improved products to R&D
   

Minimum Qualifications

•    3+ years extensive hands-on utility-scale solar experience with a solid understanding of standard practices
•    Reading technical drawings and schematics. 
•    Experience with standard construction equipment and OSHA operating certification 
•    OSHA 30 certification
•    Solid technical foundation, ability to learn quickly, and ability to frame and drive technical decisions.  
•    Self-starter, able to thrive in a fast-paced and continually changing environment. 
•    Excellent time management ability
•    Strong communication, customer relationship skills, and ability to communicate effectively and interact within a team environment. 
•    Proven skill in MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 
•    Experience leading a small team and working with remotely distributed contractors. 
•    Availability to travel frequently Full-time onsite position, primarily US-based project sites 

Preferred Qualifications

•    Bilingual, English/Spanish
•    Knowledge of industrial safety standards and OSHA standards
•    Proficiency in web-based project management tools such as JIRA