Equipment Supervisor – Solar Industrialization

Equipment Supervisor – Solar Industrialization

SUMMARY   

Mortenson is hiring an Equipment Supervisor – Solar Industrialization to oversee the transition of innovative equipment solutions from pilot concepts into safe, reliable, scalable fleet assets. This role engages early in the pilot phase; guides design, engineering, validation, and field readiness; and leads final deployment and adoption across the Solar group. When applicable, the Equipment Supervisor also supports expansion into other Mortenson business groups and global markets through licensing and commercialization agreements with external original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and technology providers.

Location: BLUlab R&D Facility – Minneapolis, MN (On-site 5 days/week)

RESPONSIBILITIES  

Solution Development, Piloting & Commercialization

• Engage during concept development and pilot planning to ensure proposed solutions address field needs, operating conditions, constructability, safety, maintainability, and fleet requirements

• Partner with Industrialization, Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, project teams, OEMs, and technology providers to guide design development and commercialization

• Define pilot objectives, success criteria, test plans, field feedback loops, and readiness gates for progression from prototype to production deployment

• Translate pilot results into design improvements, operating standards, training requirements, maintenance plans, spare-parts strategies, and deployment recommendations

• Coordinate design reviews, validation testing, documentation, and final acceptance of equipment before release to the Solar fleet

• Support business cases and commercialization plans, including cost, productivity, utilization, reliability, scalability, and return-on-investment considerations

Deployment, Fleet Integration & Adoption

• Lead equipment launch planning, mobilization, commissioning, and field implementation across Solar projects

• Establish deployment playbooks, standard work, operator qualifications, training materials, and support models that enable consistent adoption

• Coordinate with project and operations leaders to identify deployment opportunities, sequence equipment releases, and align resources with project demand

• Monitor utilization, productivity, reliability, user feedback, maintenance needs, and total cost of ownership after deployment

• Resolve field issues and coordinate engineering changes, repairs, supplier support, or operating adjustments to minimize downtime and improve performance

• Evaluate opportunities to scale proven solutions into other Mortenson business groups and geographies

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Provide direct supervision, work direction, coaching, and development for assigned Equipment Specialists, mechanics, craft personnel, or deployment resources

• Set priorities and coordinate team capacity across pilots, equipment launches, field support, maintenance, and continuous-improvement activities

• Build internal capability through onboarding, technical training, knowledge transfer, and clear performance expectations

• Reinforce Mortenson safety expectations, operating standards, accountability, and collaborative behaviors

Safety, Quality, Compliance & Product Readiness

• Lead by example and ensure equipment solutions meet Mortenson safety, quality, risk, and operational requirements throughout development and deployment

• Coordinate required hazard reviews, inspections, certifications, regulatory compliance, manufacturer requirements, and change-control processes

• Ensure equipment documentation is complete and controlled, including drawings, manuals, inspection criteria, maintenance requirements, parts lists, and training records

• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to investigate incidents, defects, and recurring performance issues and drive corrective actions

• Maintain clear readiness criteria so equipment is not released broadly until safety, quality, reliability, and support expectations are met

Commercial Partnerships, Licensing & Lifecycle Management

• Support sourcing, supplier selection, production-readiness reviews, and commercial negotiations with OEMs and technology providers

• Partner with Mortenson legal, commercial, procurement, engineering, and leadership teams on licensing arrangements, field-of-use requirements, intellectual property considerations, product changes, support obligations, and deployment rights

• Coordinate the transfer of production-ready designs, specifications, testing requirements, training content, and quality expectations to external manufacturing or licensing partners

• Monitor partner performance, product quality, supply continuity, service support, and compliance with agreed commercialization requirements

• Track fleet utilization, operating cost, asset performance, repair-versus-replace decisions, and equipment lifecycle plans

• Recommend scale-up, redesign, retirement, or broader commercialization based on field data and business results

QUALIFICATIONS  

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in construction equipment, product development, engineering, operations, manufacturing, fleet management, or a related field; or 8+ years of equivalent professional or trade experience

• Experience supporting equipment pilots, product introduction, field deployment, or commercialization of technical solutions

• Working knowledge of construction equipment safety, maintenance, inspection, service, and lifecycle requirements

• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and move solutions from concept through pilot, validation, launch, and sustained operations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate field needs into clear technical and commercial requirements

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, solve field problems, and make sound decisions using safety, performance, cost, and risk data

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard business, reporting, and collaboration tools

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

• 1+ year of direct team leadership or supervision experience

• Experience in utility-scale solar construction, renewable energy, industrialized construction, or specialty equipment deployment

• Experience working with engineers, OEMs, technology providers, fabrication partners, or contract manufacturers

• Familiarity with product commercialization, licensing, intellectual property, quality systems, change control, or supplier management

• Experience developing budgets, business cases, financial analyses, or total-cost-of-ownership models

• Demonstrated success leading change, training users, and driving adoption of new equipment or technology in field operations

The base pay range for this role is $81,800 - $110,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.