Bore / Hydrovac Superintendent

About this Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced and safety focused Bore/Vac Superintendent to oversee horizontal directional drilling (HDD), hydrovac excavation, and underground construction activities supporting natural gas distribution systems. The Bore/Vac Superintendent is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising multiple crews, and utility conflict investigations while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.

This position serves as the primary field leader for bore and hydrovac operations supporting gas distribution construction and maintenance programs.

What You'll Do

What You Will Do:

• Direct and supervise multiple directional drilling, hydrovac, and underground utility construction crews.
• Coordinate manpower, and equipment, to meet project schedules and production goals.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, state utility requirements, and client standards.
• Verify utility locates, potholing activities, and utility conflict mitigation prior to excavation and drilling operations.
• Review project drawings, work orders, utility maps, and permit requirements.
• Monitor directional drilling operations to ensure proper installation depths, clearances, and bore accuracy.
• Oversee hydrovac activities used for exposing existing facilities, service verification, and utility crossings.
• Safety meetings, quality audits, and production reviews.
• Coordinate daily with project managers, utility representatives, inspectors, municipalities, and customers.
• Manage emergency response activities related to damaged facilities, service disruptions, and restoration efforts.
• Review daily reports, production metrics, job costs, and scheduling requirements.
• Mentor and develop Foremen, Operators, and field personnel.

What You'll Bring

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of underground utility construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies when required.
• Strong experience with directional drilling and utility excavation operations.
• Thorough understanding of gas distribution construction practices.
• Working knowledge of damage prevention, utility locating, and excavation safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility maps, and project specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDL Class A preferred.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, or similar gas utility systems.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience with polyethylene (PE) gas pipe installation.
• Experience managing multiple crews across large service territories.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk through active construction sites and uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and navigate excavation areas safely.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to travel between job sites and project locations as needed.

What You'll Get

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance