Voith GmbH

Site Supervisor (Remote (US))

Voith GmbH$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor of Engineering preferred.
  • Requires 90% travel.
  • Experience supervising in a power plant or industrial settings essential.
  • Preferred background in construction, hydro, or journeyman trades.
  • Strong leadership skills with emphasis on planning and scheduling.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
  • Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control, or hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee site work planning and performance, ensuring team accountability.
  • Plan site work in detail, managing interfaces and coordination with support teams.
  • Lead the erection and commissioning of hydro-electric and supporting systems.
  • Achieve safety, quality, scheduling, and cost targets as per company goals.
  • Establish and maintain high professional standards with customers and subcontractors.
  • Manage financial performance and efficiency of on-site operations.
  • Explore and communicate additional sales opportunities with project management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for comprehensive field experience in renewable energy.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and sharing best practices.
  • Leadership role in a growing sector of hydro power project management.
Full Job Description
Site Supervisor
York, PA

Summary: This remote position is responsible for overall site supervision and site project management of hydro power plant equipment installations, upgrades and maintenance. Site scope may include hydro-turbine, generator, control equipment and all electrical and mechanical support equipment. Ensures work is performed in accordance with contractual requirements, schedule, safety and quality standards, and within budget. Also held accountable to maintain a healthy, continuous improvement work environment so that best project management and technical practices are developed, incorporated and shared across the organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Single point accountability for site work planning and performance and all site employees
  • Perform detailed planning of all site work, including interfaces and "hand-offs" with support groups
  • Provide leadership in the erection and commissioning efforts of hydro-electric equipment and supporting electrical and mechanical systems
  • Meet company goals regarding safety, quality, cost, schedule and scope management
  • Maintain superior customer relationships by setting high quality, safety and professional standards for subordinates and sub-contractors and by communicating frequently, positively and openly
  • Accountable for financial performance of on-site activities.
  • Identify and communicate additional sales opportunities with sales and project management
  • Continuously improve field performance by obtaining and sharing best practice ideas and lessons learned
  • Interface closely with project management to ensure contractual obligations are met and deviations are considered


Qualifications:
  • High school diploma required, Bachelor of Engineering is preferred
  • Position requires incumbent to travel 90%(+) of the time
  • Substantial supervisory success in a power plant or industrial systems environment
  • Experience in construction, hydro or journeymen trades preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with strength in planning, organizing and scheduling
  • Communication and interpersonal skills essential - works well and collaborates with people - team builder
  • Must have the ability to make logical decisions under pressures to resolve field problems
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control and/or hydraulic systems
  • Must be able to consistently prioritize and complete multiple tasks in the time allotted with minimal supervision


Physical Demands:

Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are often required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees are required to talk and hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high at times) and regularly required to lift 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

About Voith GmbH

The Voith Group [f???t] is a German manufacturer of machines for the pulp and paper industry, technical equipment for hydropower plants and drive and braking systems. The family-owned company, which operates worldwide and has its headquarters in Heidenheim an der Brenz, was founded in 1867.
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