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Company Description
Cobra Industrial Activities, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Grupo Cobra, specializes in applied industrial construction, engineering, energy, and solar project operations. With over 75 years of global experience, Grupo Cobra operates in more than 45 countries, employing over 20,500 professionals worldwide and generating a total revenue of $4.4 billion in 2025. In the U.S., Cobra Industrial Activities owns and manages a portfolio exceeding 900 MW of solar projects, either in construction or operation, showcasing its commitment to renewable energy solutions and sustainability.
Position Summary
The Corporate Attorney will serve as in-house counsel providing day‑to‑day legal support across commercial contracting, supply chain, and trade and regulatory compliance. This role requires independent decision‑making within established policy constraints and the ability to develop and refine legal and business practices. The position involves recurring work with frequent variations, requiring strong judgment and the ability to navigate complex issues.
The attorney will regularly interact with internal teams, customers, vendors, external partners, and outside counsel on matters requiring interpretation, explanation, strategic advice, or approvals. This role includes compliance oversight and managing legal vendors consistent with budget expectations.
Key Functions
Commercial & Contracting
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including MSAs, supply agreements, purchase orders, NDAs, and logistics contracts.
- Develop, update, and improve contract templates for customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Provide strategic alternatives and solutions balancing legal risk with business objectives.
- Address customer and vendor contracting issues and disputes; manage outside counsel and associated legal spend.
Trade, Tariff & Regulatory Compliance
- Support trade, tariff, and customs matters, including AD/CVD and import compliance.
- Advise on legal issues pertaining to solar module manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution issues.
- Support domestic content, FEOC, and tax credit–related certifications and compliance efforts.
- Oversee compliance reporting, policy development, and companywide compliance programs.
Business Support & Strategy
- Develop a deep understanding of business units, customer and supplier relationships, and the competitive environment.
- Participate in evaluating new business opportunities, including RFP reviews, proposal support, and contract term assessments.
- Provide advice and training to corporate and project management staff on legal, compliance, and risk-related topics.
- Design and implement training initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness and reduce company risk.
Employment, Governance & Corporate Support
- Provide legal guidance on employment and labor matters; coordinate with subject‑matter experts as needed.
- Support updates to employee handbooks and employment-related policies.
- Support corporate governance and corporate secretarial responsibilities.
- Participate in M&A activities, including due diligence and transaction execution.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
- 4–8 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience preferred.
- Prior in-house experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience counseling business clients on commercial matters required.
- Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:
- Employment law
- Insurance
- Construction
- Compliance
- Commercial contracts
- International trade
- Energy
- Litigation
- Practical, efficient, and business‑oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation starting at $140K/year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
As a Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to use your digital toolset to solve some of Generac’s most complex manufacturing problems. You will be challenged to build innovative solutions that will free our manufacturing sites to focus on what they do best, while leading projects and mentoring others. This role is a member of our corporate Advanced Manufacturing team and is a key contributor in our digitalization effort.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Tulip app building with MES as key area of focus
- Integration of Tulip with enterprise solutions: SAP, CMMS. Etc.
- Design, implement, and maintain analytics and dashboards in Power BI and Tulip Analytics.
- Evaluate new solutions and support lab testing with onsite proof of concept activities.
- Support end of line test cell enhancements.
- On-call rotation for after hours support of applications deployed by Advanced Manufacturing team.
- Responsible for managing assigned project schedules and budgets.
- Ensure manufacturing data accuracy from responsible systems.
- Regularly conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions with operations team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or Industrial Technology
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience supporting operations technology.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing technical projects; including requirements, budgets, timelines, and changes.
- Proven track record of utilizing technology to drive manufacturing improvements.
- Ability to lead workshops with sites and key stakeholders to understand and document complex manufacturing requirements.
- Experience developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing systems; specifically, MES. Includes others such as QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, and computer vision.
- Expertise with common OT programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C# and/or others
- Experience working with SQL databases, writing complex queries, stored procs, functions, and triggers.
- Experience in OT integration technologies and standards including OPC and/or MQTT.
- Experience design and developing cloud-based data analytics and reports.
- Experience working with OPC servers and data tags.
- Experience integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions using REST API and similar.
Great Reasons to work for Generac:
- Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
- State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities
- Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
- Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
- Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
- We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
- Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
- Product loan and discount programs
To formally apply to this position click here: You will not be considered an applicant until you complete online application.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
At Open Access Technology International, Inc. (OATI), your career is always on the move. Our employees have expertise across diverse verticals and technology platforms. OATI combines the agility of a small company with the stability of a large company, where we have built a nurturing and rewarding culture diligently over the last 30 years. Our work culture is collaborative and we encourage every Team Member to go beyond their defined roles and learn more. If you are looking for an energetic, challenging, and rewarding career, then OATI is the place to be! To learn more, please visit our website at a dynamic sales team as an Account Executive supporting both new sales to current and future customers. A successful candidate will identify, strategize and execute plans to advance the use of OATI products with current customers. The starting salary range for the role ranges from $100,000.00 - $200,000.
Key focus areas include:
- Energy Trading and Risk Management
- Electric Reliability
- Power Transmission
- Bulk Power transaction management
OATI is seeking a highly motivated Account Executive for Software Sales. This is a sales role that will focus on identifying new market segment opportunities, new customers, growing existing accounts and driving the expansion of OATI solution sales. The Account Executive participates in a team-selling environment, providing the customer with a primary point of contact within OATI. Responsibilities include facilitating successful relations with customers, all sales activities, including: industry analysis, identifying new customers and new opportunities, building customer relationships, sales presentations and demonstrations, customer consultation, and proposal responsibility.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Have a minimum of five years of experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Energy Trading
- Energy Scheduling
- Risk management
- System Operations
- Transmission Management
- A BS/BA degree from an accredited 4 year university is required
- Software Sales Experience desired but not required
- Customer Sales and Support
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Acceptable background investigation report
- U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Ability to travel (travel required)
Company Description
At Home Weather, we help homeowners reduce energy costs and minimize their carbon footprints with ease. As a trusted Mass Save® partner and a leading Home Performance Contractor in Massachusetts, we are committed to creating energy-efficient homes that save you money and support a greener future.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Crew Lead at Home Weather, located in Lawrence, MA. The Crew Lead will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of the crew to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time. Daily tasks will include assigning duties, monitoring work quality, ensuring safety protocols are followed, providing on-the-job training, and resolving any issues that arise. The Crew Lead will also be responsible for maintaining communication with management and clients to provide updates on project progress.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a crew performing home performance work such as insulation, air sealing, blower door testing, and HVAC efficiency measures.
- Review work orders and ensure materials, tools, and equipment are ready for each job.
- Conduct on-site safety briefings and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Monitor progress to ensure work meets quality assurance, program, and inspection standards.
- Train, coach, and evaluate crew members to improve efficiency and workmanship.
- Communicate clearly with customers about work being performed, timelines, and any necessary follow-ups.
- Coordinate with the Production Manager, Energy Auditors, and Warehouse staff to ensure smooth workflow.
- Complete daily production reports, time logs, and material usage documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site and vehicle.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and team management skills to effectively oversee a crew
- Knowledge of industry-specific safety protocols and regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Strong communication skills to interact with team members, management, and clients
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in weatherization, insulation, HVAC, or general construction; at least 1 year in a leadership role preferred
- Certifications (Preferred): BPI Building Analyst or Envelope Professional, OSHA 10/30.
- Other: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- Building science fundamentals, air sealing, insulation types, and diagnostic testing (blower door, duct leakage).
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work in attics, basements, and crawl spaces, and tolerate varying temperatures.
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $71-81.00/hour
- Location: Houston, TX
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+
- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k), PTO and holidays
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Geology preferred
- 8-12 years experience (flexible on upper end) as a geoscientist in Oil & Gas
- Minimum 5 years experience in Unconventional Development
- Experience in either Appalachia or Oklahoma unconventional assets (we will need 1 person for Appalachia and 1 for S. Oklahoma)
- Proficient in Petra, Kingdom and Petrel
- Minimum 2 years experience in active drilling operations
- Geosteering experience a plus, not required
- Data interpretation skills required
Responsibilities:
- Oversee drilling activities, development well planning, well placement
- Create and execute a development plan and work with remote operations and onsite mudloggers to ensure optimal well placement and efficient execution
- Coordinate drilling activities across disciplines (Land, Regulatory, RE, Drilling) and integrate geologic data collected into the larger development concept
- Oversee drilling activities, development well planning, well placement
The Bergaila Way:
The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.
Client Overview:
Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Houston, TX (Greenway Plaza)
Schedule: Hybrid (M-Th On-site, Friday's Remote)
Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas, Drilling, Operations
Employment Type: Contract, 1 year. Contract to hire.
Buyer Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer with EPC (midstream) procurement experience. The ideal candidate must have experience with Capital Projects, including issuing Requests for Quotes (RFQs), issuing Purchase Orders (POs), and negotiating Terms and Conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement activities for capital projects, including RFQs and PO issuance.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external engineering & procurement firms.
- Utilize Oracle for procurement processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer in Energy, Oil & Gas, Drilling, or Operations.
- Experience with Capital Projects procurement.
- Strong understanding of EPC procurement processes.
- Proficiency in Oracle and other procurement systems.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
We put the unity in "opportunity."
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $100.00/hour
- Location: Spring, TX
- Assignment Duration: 12 months +
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
- Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO
- Experience with Oil & Gas Industry a hard requirement!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 3+ years experience in the Oil & Gas industry required. Experience with understanding Unconventional supply chains preferred
- Strong experience with Visio required
- Strong knowledge of Power BI, Excel, SQL
- Strong communication and presentation skills, process mapping and MS Office
Responsibilities:
- Solve organizational problems by analyzing business requirements, documenting processes and designing solutions
- Identify and organize fragmented or missing data across supply chain processes
- Develop dashboards, reports and KPIs to support decision-making and operational transparency
- Track and report statistics, implementation processes, risks and challenges
- Conduct issue investigations and perform data mining to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
- Conduct interviews with key project stakeholders and document and presents the results
- Recommend process improvements and alternative solutions
- Assist business users, project managers and leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
- Facilitate change management efforts associated with project
- May write and maintain user documentation
- Position will receive direction and support
- Minimal work direction needed, highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position
- Take care of complex scoping issues, perform project estimation, make recommendation for requirements approach, understand and manage principles of business strategies
The Bergaila Way:
The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.
Client Overview:
Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.
Payroll Coordinator
Location: Irving, TX (Las Colinas area) – Onsite
Compensation: $31.50/hour ($65,000 annually + overtime eligibility)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established, global organization headquartered in Las Colinas that develops and produces specialized ingredients and sustainable solutions used across a wide range of industries including renewable energy, food production, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
With a long-standing history and international operations, the company is known for its stable business model, strong operational footprint, and commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility. The organization maintains a collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work.
This role sits within a supportive payroll team and reports directly to an experienced Payroll Director who is known for being a strong mentor and leader.
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Join a stable, globally recognized organization with a long operational history
- Supportive leadership and mentorship from an experienced Payroll Director
- Collaborative team environment with strong work/life balance
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime potential
- Comprehensive benefits beginning immediately upon hire
- Generous PTO package and 401(k) with company match
- Long-term career growth opportunities within a large global organization
Position Overview
The Payroll Coordinator will support payroll operations for multiple locations and pay groups, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role will work closely with internal teams to resolve payroll-related issues, maintain payroll records, and assist with compliance and reporting responsibilities.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with payroll systems, data reconciliation, and employee inquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll for assigned locations and pay groups using enterprise payroll and workforce management systems
- Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies or system upload errors
- Process manual payroll adjustments including new hires, terminations, and recurring pay items
- Assist with payroll deductions, union-related updates, and other payroll changes as needed
- Process off-cycle payroll payments when required
- Maintain payroll records and ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date
- Review payroll audit reports and make corrections where necessary
- Manage returned ACH payments, check reissues, and other payroll-related banking adjustments
- Support garnishment processing and related compliance requirements
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders
- Assist with payroll projects and additional responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 2 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Familiarity with payroll compliance and payroll tax considerations
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with enterprise payroll systems such as ADP, UKG/Kronos, SAP, or similar platforms
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll data
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent math and data analysis capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills
Location: Irving, TX (Las Colinas area)
Schedule: Onsite position
If you are a payroll professional looking to join a stable organization with strong leadership, a supportive team, and long-term growth potential, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.
We put the unity in "opportunity.
Opportunity Snapshot:
- Compensation: $55/hour
- Location: Carlsbad, NM
- Assignment Duration: 12 months+
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours +
- Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a closely related position
- Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
- General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/Bluebeam
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
- Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
- Strong in Oil & Gas
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Responsibilities:
- Transforms complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD)
- Develop computer generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets
- Prepare dimensional drawings for layouts and non-dimensional drawings such as one lines, etc
- Revises drawings based on instructions from engineers, etc
- Communicate effectively and work with other members of the design team of each individual project assignment. Interface management across disciplines
- Document control support, database administration, and progress reporting
- Coordination and communication of various issues among the company and contractor's engineering team that affect the discipline engineering drawings
- Keep Supervisor informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns
- Support internal engineering general interest or Global Practice initiatives as requested by Supervisor
The Bergaila Way:
The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.
Client Overview:
Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.
Kleinfelder is currently seeking an experienced Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our growing Tampa, FL office.
Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will assist with ecological field assessments for projects in the mining, energy, and commercial development industries. Primary tasks will include protected species surveys, gopher tortoise relocations, vegetative monitoring, hydrologic monitoring, water quality sampling and support with other ecological assessments, as well as reporting. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the natural resources of Florida and a minimum of 3 years of applicable job experience.
Candidate should also possess strong time management, problem solving, communication, organizational skills, and have relevant computer/software experience. This position requires solid technical writing and verbal communication skills, including coordination with team members and project managers, as well as periodically with clients and regulatory agency staff.
Candidate must be a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent (AA) for surveying and mechanical excavation.
Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on-the-job training.
This position is anticipated to be 80% field work/20% office work. Travel (local/overnight) may account for up to 30%.
The ability to travel, both within Florida and nationwide, and a clear driving record are also required. Potential candidates should be able to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision. Candidates should have availability to work outside of typical business hours. Flexibility in daily work schedule and willingness to work long hours in adverse environmental conditions and in remote areas is required.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in the natural resources (i.e. biological, zoology, botany, ecology or environmental science).
- Experience conducting threatened and endangered species surveys per FWC and United States Fish and Wildlife Service survey protocols/guidelines.
- Ability to lead gopher tortoise relocation efforts including mechanical excavation and bucket trapping.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a natural resources professional is required.
- Proficiency in use of Avenza, ESRI Field maps, a sub-meter GPS and data processing is also desired.
- Experience operating a 4x4 truck preferred.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.