Charge Robotics

Solar Site Superintendent - Mechanical Foreman

Field. Posted a month ago

The role

You will serve as the on-site authority for tracker/racking assembly and module installation. You will lead field operations and partner with robotics engineers to deploy automated installation equipment.

What you will do

  • Lead and direct Foremen and craft labor on-site
  • Plan and coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources
  • Develop and maintain crew matrices, equipment plans, and production schedules
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to field supervision
  • Serve as acting project leader and primary contact to the customer
  • Partner with robotics engineers to deploy automated installation equipment
  • Provide construction feasibility feedback to inform equipment design and workflow
  • Champion adoption of new tools and processes among field crews
  • Assist in documenting operational learnings and field performance data
  • Enforce company, EPC, and OSHA safety regulations

Required qualifications

  • Track record leading mechanical construction on utility-scale solar EPC projects
  • Ability to supervise large, multi-crew field operations and diverse teams
  • Working knowledge of tools, heavy equipment, and safe application on solar sites
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Understanding of job costing principles and cost performance tracking
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local construction codes and safety regulations
  • Ability to communicate with owners, clients, engineers, and field personnel
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record

Nice to have

  • Experience working within a startup, early-stage company, or rapidly evolving operational environment
  • Comfort with ambiguity
  • Curiosity about robotics, automation, and emerging construction technology
  • Experience with process improvement, lean construction, or continuous improvement initiatives

About the company

Charge Robotics is an early-stage startup building robots that build solar farms. The company is MIT-founded and backed by investors including Founders Fund, Energy Impact Partners, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator.