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Primoris Services

Horizontal directional drilling for pipelines

Mechanical Superintendent - Solar EPC

Construction ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeUnited States$120k - $160k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior solar EPC mechanical construction oversight is required.
  • A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record are required.
  • The ability to supervise many employees is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of tool and equipment uses and limitations is required.
  • The role requires communication with owners and employees.
  • A solid understanding of job costing is required.
  • Relocation to the community of the project site is required.
  • The employee may be required to qualify for company contract licensing or obtain a journeyman or master electrician license.
  • The ability to read and understand prints and contract documents is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state project codes is required.
  • The employee must comply with client safety requirements, such as remaining clean-shaven and wearing long sleeves and steel-toe boots.
  • The employee must pass a physical examination if required.
  • The employee must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, using assistance for heavier loads; stand or walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces; and wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment when required.
  • The work involves predominantly outdoor industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops, with exposure to extreme heat or cold, humidity, rain and other weather, loud machinery, and potential chemical exposure. The employee must be able to work around uneven ground, obstructed pathways, low or high elevations, and confined workspaces.

Responsibilities

  • Provide input and technical expertise for mechanical construction work on utility-scale solar EPC projects and support technical correspondence with the owner.
  • Supervise Field Engineers and General Foremen on site to ensure safe, productive, quality work and cost control for the construction discipline.
  • Schedule labor, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors within the work discipline to use resources effectively and comply with specifications and contract requirements.
  • Oversee mechanical activities, including pile, racking, and module installation.
  • Set direction for General Foremen, Field Engineers, and Foremen to use company resources effectively and comply with company policies and state and federal regulations; provide them formal coaching feedback and regular informal feedback.
  • Schedule equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to maximize production and minimize costs; collaborate with other projects to share resources appropriately.
  • Train staff in standardized Work Plans, implement those plans, and assist the Field Operations Manager with process-improvement efforts.
  • Advise supervisory and field personnel on mechanical scopes of work.
  • Maintain safe working conditions and enforce company, jobsite-specific, federal, and state safety regulations; discuss safety concerns with the Site Manager and apply best safety practices for employee training, work methods, special risks, cranes, lifting, Department of Transportation requirements, site conditions, telehandlers, job hazard analyses, accident and injury management, electrical safety hazards, lockout/tagout, and arc flash, as applicable.
  • Update the Site Manager on project problem areas and status; collaborate with project supervision to plan and staff trade employees, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating employees in accordance with company resources, processes, and policies.
  • Assist the Site Manager in communicating and negotiating with the owner regarding major project matters.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and create a collaborative environment with craft workers, subcontractors, vendors, and the owner to improve delivery performance.
  • Compare actual discipline costs with the job estimate and inform the Site Manager of cost overruns and resource utilization.
  • Verify that construction activities and project engineering conform to the project Quality Plan; establish, align, and communicate project specifications and craftsmanship expectations to craft workers, vendors, subcontractors, and other agents; assist in compiling close-out information for meetings.
  • Mentor Field Coordinators, Field Engineers, and General Foremen on the work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety.
  • Understand the scope of work, identify potential change orders, and inform the Site Manager.
  • Become familiar with site conditions.
  • Act as project leader in the Site Manager's absence when needed.
  • Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
  • Participate in request for information development and ensure technical accuracy.
  • Support local hiring by attending job fairs and public information meetings.
  • Establish and maintain crew and equipment matrices, compare information with established Work Plans, and update Operations Analysis as needed.
  • Visit proposed project sites when needed to support estimating and business development.
  • Serve as a project liaison with key community leaders and local landowners.

About the Company

Primoris Services

Horizontal directional drilling for pipelines

SEDD provides horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services for trenchless pipeline installations across oil and gas, telecommunications, electric, water, sewer, and irrigation. It uses a drill head and guidance system to bore beneath obstacles like roads, wetlands, or rivers and install pipes without open-cut digging, handling pipe types such as PE, HDPE, PVC, and steel; it can complete crossings up to 56 inches in diameter and 10,000 feet long with large-bore rigs. The company differentiates itself by handling technically demanding, large‑bore drilling projects for major energy and utility clients and by its history of strategic acquisitions and backing from private equity, now as part of PLH Group. Its goal is to be a leading contractor for energy pipeline and utility projects by expanding its HDD fleet, capabilities, and service footprint while minimizing surface disruption and environmental impact.

Company size
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Casa Grande, AZ
Founded
2007

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