Operations & Maintenance Site Supervisor - Renewable Energy (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Job Purpose And Summary

The Field Operations Superintendent will report to the Manager of O&M and will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across McCarthy’s utility-scale PV/BESS portfolio. The role has diverse responsibilities, from people management, planning, logistics, administration, field work, and execution. The candidate will require a unique set of skills to be successful in this role, ranging from electrical, civil, mechanical, troubleshooting, trackers, inverters, and controls/SCADA. As a part of McCarthy’s growing operations and maintenance group, the role comes with opportunity for advancement and expanded responsibilities.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative /corrective maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Project management of multiple sites to ensure annual contractual goals are met
• Long-term maintenance planning with equipment manufacturers.
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with Environmental and Safety requirements.
• Manage crew supervisors daily to make sure cost and performance goals are consistently met
• Perform the administration, coordination and record keeping of the project’s preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Provide technical assistance to junior staff
• Lead customer interactions pertaining to job walks, quotes, and final job completion
• Dispatch technicians or subcontractors to sites for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions / failures.
• Document site issues and resolutions.
• Managing subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare timely reports.
• Record time as required in MMS software systems.
• Participate in meetings, in person or remotely.
• Oversee/manage site maintenance technicians
• Travel to sites as requested, occasional long distance or overnight travel required
• Ensure plants are restored quickly after an unplanned or forced outage.
• Ability to supervise contractors in the field and ensure safe execution of job
• Work with O&M manager to initiate new opportunities for developing business growth
• Perform and document training and ensure compliance to Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Briefing procedures
• Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others
• Track inventory and procuring new/replacement/spare parts from OEM’s as needed
• Survey new solar projects for O&M manager
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Advance knowledge of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of general workplace safety and ability to follow safety standards as well as help the company improve upon the standards in place.
• Excellent hands-on abilities with strong technical skills.
• Strong people skills.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, cross-functional and geographically diverse organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all site individuals.
• Strong collaborator, assisting others when necessary and appropriate.
• Open and honest communication style.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with others in varying position levels.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Ability to effectively summarize information for key decision makers.
• Ability and initiative to solve problems, adding value to the company.
• Strong computer and software skills – Microsoft Office programs and aptitude for learning new software programs.
• Ability to work overtime and non-standard working hours (nights) as required.
• Travel required as needed.
• 5 or more years of experience in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience.
• Normal plant and/or office environment, including working at heights, high/low ambient temperatures, and high humidity areas.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Requires use of personal protective safety equipment (i.e., respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, and more).
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization, as well as outside customers and vendors
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
  
  
  

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $99,700 - $192,200. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

For Colorado locations only, In accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $90,600 - $130,300

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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