Mechanical Superintendent

Join The Movement At Fortna

Fortna partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At Fortna, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the mechanical installation of parcel conveying systems. This requires interfacing with the mechanical PE, project manager, and customer to successfully complete these projects. Must layout, plan, and execute the specific tasks associated with installation.

Essential Functions

Understand and execute the mechanical installation specific to the project managers plan

• Be familiar with the installation drawings
• Track and stage materials
• Plan tasks by crew
• Understand and execute to the schedule

Provide field interface with customer's project representative(s)

• Project installation plan
• Contract change orders
• Customer specifications / standards.

Provide technical support for vendors, field installation personnel, and engineering subcontractors as related to inquiries Communicate project specific information with other MHS departments including project management, purchasing, electrical engineering, field installation and fabrication department.

• Release drawings for installation and fabrication
• Create material purchase requests
• Relate information regarding changes to scope of work for the project as they occur.

Maintain project-specific requirements while applying general knowledge of conveying systems, conveying equipment and customer general specifications and standards Be cognizant of areas for professional development, cost reduction, quality improvements and enhanced customer service Check drawings provided by mechanical designers for accuracy and provide feedback for corrections as needed. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards. Perform or assist in directing engineering analysis as determined by project needs in disciplines including structural, mechanical power transmission and fluid power

Qualifications

Five years of supervisory experience preferably within the conveyor systems industry High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of:

• Power transmission equipment
• Steel fabrication
• Microsoft Office
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred

Ability to:

• Read, understand and apply customer specifications
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors and co-workers
• Complete detail oriented work producing above average results
• Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, participate in setting priorities and meet critical time deadlines
• Ability to travel 9 months to 3 years at a time to various locations

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of Fortna and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Fortna will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.