Job Description:

Superintendent, Foundation Field Operations

Department: Project Services
Reports To: Senior Manager, Foundation Field Operations
Location: Flexible / Field-Based

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 company safety requirements.
Conduct routine safety observations, audits, inspections, and follow-up corrective actions.
Ensure Field Mechanic I, Field Mechanic II, and Field Mechanic III personnel follow approved maintenance procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and safe work practices.
Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with project-specific and regulatory maintenance requirements.

Inventory, Parts & Vendor Coordination

Coordinate with Inventory Specialists to ensure adequate stock of critical spare parts, tools, consumables, and maintenance materials.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages through established escalation channels.
Support management of vendor relationships, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and labor partners.
Assist in procurement planning, equipment mobilization, and asset deployment activities.

Team Development

Mentor and develop Field Mechanic I, Field Mechanic II, and Field Mechanic III personnel through training, coaching, performance feedback, field evaluations, and career development planning.
Support technical development programs focused on diagnostic skills, preventive maintenance, safety, and equipment operation.
Identify future leaders and assist with succession planning efforts.
Promote standardization of maintenance practices throughout the organization.

Experience & Qualifications

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, drilling equipment, construction machinery, or similar industrial equipment.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience supervising maintenance personnel, field service teams, or fleet operations.
Demonstrated experience managing maintenance activities across multiple construction projects or geographic regions.
Advanced knowledge of:
- Diesel engines
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical drive systems
- Electronic controls and machine automation systems
Experience utilizing CMMS platforms, maintenance tracking software, and equipment diagnostics systems.
Strong understanding of equipment reliability programs, preventive maintenance, and root cause failure analysis.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.

Preferred

Experience supporting deep foundation, solar, renewable energy, heavy civil, utility, or infrastructure construction operations.
Technical certification, trade school training, military technical training, or apprenticeship completion.
ASE, OEM, or related technical certifications.
OSHA 30 certification.
Experience with telematics systems, fleet analytics, and maintenance reporting platforms.
Familiarity with Caterpillar, Bauer, Liebherr, Soilmec, Manitowoc, and similar foundation construction equipment.

Key Competencies

Safety Leadership
Fleet Reliability Management
Team Leadership & Development
Operational Excellence
Maintenance Planning
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Change Management
Communication & Stakeholder Management
Customer Focus
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Budget & Resource Management
Continuous Improvement

Reporting Structure

Reports To:
Senior Manager, Foundation Field Operations

Direct Reports May Include:

Field Mechanic III (Lead Field Mechanics)
Field Mechanic II
Field Mechanic I
Inventory Specialists
Contract Maintenance Personnel

Field Mechanic III personnel function as senior technical resources and field leads, reporting directly to the Superintendent while providing day-to-day technical guidance and mentoring to Field Mechanic II and Field Mechanic I personnel.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at active construction and industrial project sites.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain and perform site inspections.
Ability to lift, climb, bend, and work around heavy equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Frequent travel throughout North America and other project locations as required.

Success in This Role Will Be Measured By

Equipment uptime and fleet availability
Preventive maintenance compliance
Reduction in unplanned downtime
Safety performance and incident reduction
Technician development and retention
Maintenance documentation quality
Fleet readiness for project operations
Cost-effective maintenance execution

Customer and project support satisfaction

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