Lead Electrical Superintendent

Signal Energy

$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required.
  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and practices, including NEC standards.
  • Experience with means and methods of electrical activities such as cable trenching and equipment installation.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and identify discrepancies between diagrams and installations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of electrical subcontractors to maintain project schedule.
  • Track and communicate progress of electrical subcontractors through daily reports and updates.
  • Review engineering drawings to ensure compliance with approved designs and manage requests for clarifications.
  • Coordinate the delivery and tracking of materials from electrical vendors to prevent delays.
  • Promote a strong, relationship-based safety culture on-site with all subcontractors.
  • Evaluate excavation and hot work permits to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work culture fostering team mentorship.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement in a field-based role.
  • Focus on safety with strong adherence to OSHA standards and best practices.
  • Engagement in dynamic projects with significant responsibility and impact.
Full Job Description
Reports to: Project Superintendent

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Site Quality Manager, Owners, Subcontractors, Project Management Team

Position Summary:

This is a field based position that works closely with the Project Management team to assist in managing the assigned electrical scope for the project. You will assist in assuring that the project is being constructed in accordance to the owner's contract.

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:
  • Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of your team of electrical superintendents in order to assure that the electrical subcontractors are keeping to the project schedule. Identify inefficiencies and risks to the schedule and work to implement solutions.
  • Track and communicate progress of electrical subcontractors to project team and project owner by producing daily reports, providing progress updates, and participating in internal and client meetings.
  • Review engineering drawings and ensure the plant is being constructed in compliance with the approved design. Work with the project team to review requests for clarification or deviation from the drawings.
  • Coordinate delivery, receipt, and tracking of material from electrical vendors. Anticipate potential delays or shortcomings in material delivery and collaborate with project team to solve.
  • Promote a strong, relationship based safety culture within Signal and with all subcontractors on the job.
  • Evaluate and sign off on excavation, hot work, and other permits to ensure work is being carried out in compliance with all safety standards. Review electrical subcontractor JSA/ JHA's prior to starting work.
  • Review and supervise procedures for installation, testing, LOTO, and energization of electrical equipment.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and practices, including NEC standards.
  • Experience with means and methods of electrical activities including cable trenching, installation of equipment, terminations, and testing.
  • Understanding of the function and composition of electrical equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cable, junction boxes, and inverters.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, including both physical layouts and electrical diagrams, and capability to identify discrepancies between drawings and installations.
  • Ability to understand and execute a construction schedule. Understanding of how key activities are connected and the critical path of activities.
  • Knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA standards, and best practices for construction job site safety. Strong understanding of electrical safety, including arc flash hazards and proper LOTO techniques.

Education/ Experience:
  • High School diploma required.
  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

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