Job Description:
Superintendent, Foundation Field Operations
Department: Project Services
Reports To: Senior Manager, Foundation Field Operations
Location: Flexible / Field-Based
Company Overview
NextPower is a leading provider of innovative solar installation solutions and high-performance tooling designed for large-scale renewable energy projects. Our mission is to empower our customers with reliable tools, exceptional support, and industry-leading expertise that drive efficiency and safety on every job site. With a commitment to continuous improvement, customer success, and operational excellence, NextPower continues to expand its footprint across renewable energy and infrastructure markets.
Position Summary
The Superintendent, Foundation Field Operations is responsible for leading field maintenance and fleet support operations across assigned project sites, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of NextPower Foundations' specialized drilling equipment, support fleet, and foundation construction assets.
This position serves as the primary field leader for maintenance personnel, inventory personnel, and maintenance activities while supporting project execution through equipment reliability, technician development, and operational excellence.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Foundation Field Operations , the Superintendent oversees daily maintenance operations, manages field maintenance teams, coordinates preventative maintenance programs, supports equipment commissioning and deployment, and ensures compliance with company safety, environmental, and operational standards. The Superintendent provides leadership to Field Mechanic III, Field Mechanic II, and Field Mechanic I personnel , with Field Mechanic III employees serving as lead technicians within their assigned projects.
Key Responsibilities
Field Operations Leadership
Lead and supervise field maintenance personnel across multiple project locations.
Provide direction, coaching, accountability, and performance management for Field Mechanic III, Field Mechanic II, Field Mechanic I , and support maintenance staff.
Coordinate daily maintenance priorities to ensure fleet readiness and support project production schedules.
Partner with project leadership to align equipment availability with operational demands.
Support staffing plans, onboarding, workforce development, and technician retention initiatives.
Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and customer service.
Fleet Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Ensure execution of preventive maintenance programs, inspections, corrective repairs, equipment transfers, commissioning, and decommissioning activities.
Monitor equipment utilization, condition, downtime, maintenance compliance, and repair status across assigned projects.
Review recurring failures and equipment performance trends and develop corrective action plans.
Support troubleshooting and escalation of complex hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, diesel, and automated control system issues.
Coordinate with Engineering, vendors, Fleet Maintenance Center personnel, and operational stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Verify maintenance standards, repair quality, and operational readiness of fleet assets.
Remove unsafe or unserviceable equipment from operation when required and facilitate corrective actions.
Maintenance Planning & Documentation
Ensure all maintenance activities are properly documented within MaintainX or approved CMMS platforms.
Review work orders, inspections, labor entries, parts usage, and repair records for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor preventive maintenance compliance and overdue service requirements.
Maintain accurate records supporting regulatory compliance, fleet analytics, equipment history, and performance reporting.
Develop and communicate maintenance schedules and fleet readiness reports to leadership.
Safety & Compliance
Promote and enforce all OSHA, DOT, environmental, customer, and…