Solar Ground Screw Installer - Maine

Summary:
The Ground Screw Installer performs a variety of tasks for the pre-drill and Installation of ground screw foundations not limited to assisting other craft workers in the construction, maintenance and repair activities dealing with solar PV systems. Examples including but not limited to; material offloading, trenching for electrical install, final grading, etc.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintain equipment including Daily, Weekly, and Preventative Maintenance ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.

2. Provide daily report when needed to foreman on progress and meeting daily goals using appropriate forms and communication pathways.

3. Identify safety hazards and potential hazards in processes to ensure safety on site. 

4. Coordinate workflow on site with Civil Foreman and crew members for efficient production.

5. Follow the inventory, proper use, and maintenance of company-issued tools procedures.

6. Administer the receiving of material shipments to include safe unloading, checking material to Bill of Lading or Invoice, and providing to Civil Foreman for proper filing.

7. Follow NES and OSHA safety regulations and the provided safety training.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of equipment center of gravity limits such that the equipment is not at risk for turnover.

9. Demonstrate ability to rig and secure equipment for transit.

10. Use Spotters for all loading, backing, or other critical activities. 

11. Provide on-the-job training for equipment operators.

12. Ensure quality of workmanship meets or exceeds minimum industry standards.

13. Arrive to work punctually and diligently perform the duties and tasks assigned.

14. Complete Equipment checklists and Preventative Maintenance, coordinate with Foreman for service needed.

15. Determine needs and request through the Foreman for additional materials, equipment, and personnel. You must be specific some requests have multiple authorizations and clarity is key.

16. Train employees when directed on specific tasks for understanding and flow of work.

17. Monitor the workflow daily to ensure the project is completed on designated date, coordinate with the Foreman about issues, delays, or setbacks.

18. Be available for overtime or emergency response as needed.

Daily Activities:

1. Assist and coordinate the transport of all equipment to site, read blueprints, operate WORD machine to pre-drill pilot holes. Operate WORD machine to install ground Screw foundations and, operate Skidster

2. Set up and tear down all operating equipment and GPS equipment.

3. Daily checks on ALL civil equipment for compromised parts in need of replacement (documenting daily on equipment checklists).

4. Set up of laser, transit set up for grade checking.

5. Oversee offload and staging including Racking materials.

6. Install grading for accuracy and tolerance compliance according to plan spec and Civil engineer.

7. Inform the Foreman when items cannot be finished and need to be added to Punch Lit.

8. Complete Civil grading QC documents to ensure proper install and submitting docs to O&M, Senior Construction Manager, and the Director of Construction.

9. Tear down all equipment in preparation of demobilization and moving to next site.

10. Coordinate with construction managers for site plans, revisions, in-field changes or project delays.

Competencies:

1. Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work 
2. Experience with WORD rock drills and the installation of ground screws and Pre-drill
3. Problem-solving
4. Putting the team first, working well with others 
5. Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
6. Using Company tools and processes
7. Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback 
8. Delivers results consistently      
9. Creates a process for one's own work
10. Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes
    • Process mapping
11. Communication skills:
    • Written and verbal communication
    • Conflict Management
    • Using appropriate forms for reporting of site activity

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be either on site or having a designated crew member in their place until they return. It is expected the foreman for each site to be available to crew members as much as possible except for material runs, meeting attendance, or other events that pull them from the site. This position is performed in outside weather conditions all 12 months of the year.

 

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.

The position lifts heavy objects, 50lbs or less, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively jumps, sprints or throws objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimbed coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

This position includes the need to be able to read blueprints

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position and may require longer hours and frequent weekend work. 

Required Education and Experience:

· Previous extensive Pre-drill and ground screw installation. WORD rock drill experience is a plus.

· Knowledge of different solar racking systems

· Grade check and Grade Control competent Skidster experience.

· High school diploma

· OSHA safety certification(s) OSHA 10 or 30

· Driver’s license and clean driving record

· Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and planning, prioritization, and follow up skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

· Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software

· Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Attention to detail

Preferred Education and Experience:

· DOT medical card

· Skidster operator Certificate – offloading materials

· First aid certified

· Competent persons in excavation or applicable cert for Civil competency

· Competent in customer service and email correspondence

· OSHA 10