Terafab Site Foreman, Terafab Operations

Terabase Energy•Woodland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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 test and evaluation at our Davis test facility
Communicate client ideas for improved products to R&D