Quanta Services

Substation Assistant Superintendent

Quanta Services • $75K — $95K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years of substation construction experience required.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and NESC safety standards.
  • Demonstrated experience with substation equipment and systems.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Attend pre-construction meetings with project management and estimators.
  • Provide technical assistance and recommend construction methods.
  • Review bid packages for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organize crews and assign tasks to foremen.
  • Monitor crew safety, quality, and production levels.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
Full Job Description
About this Role

Employees in this personnel classification shall possess a minimum of four to eight (4-8) years of substation construction experience. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as an Assistant Superintendent/Foreman for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), and applicable utility owner safety standards. Must be able to direct multiple crews. Demonstrated experience with substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control (P&C) wiring is required.

THIS JOB OPENING IS FOR OUR GREATER AUSTIN AREA.

What You'll Do

  • Attend pre-construction meeting with PM/Estimator.
  • Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment etc. as required.
  • Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and overall electrical scope of work.
  • Assist in instituting construction plans
    • Organize crews & assign foreman to job task
  • Generate list of required personnel & equipment.
  • Generate initial list of required tooling.
  • Arrange for personnel & equipment transfers to project.

Construction Duties
  • Review and become familiar with multiple contracts.
  • Accountable for quality of work to ensure that it is being performed according to specifications.
  • Visit crews and monitor their safety, quality, & production.
  • Assist the crew in coordination of major project activities
    • Such as critical tasks
  • Get feedback from owner on quality, safety, schedule, materials etc.
  • Attend all required project meetings with Owner as needed.
  • Assist with updating schedules and/or progress reports.
  • Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
  • Verify that as-builts & progress charts are maintained.
  • Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
  • Have a good line of communication with inspector.
  • Ensure that all change-orders are documented and billed to the Owner.


General Duties
  • Review personnel with Operations (i.e., personal evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, and performance matters).
  • Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings (review if not attending).
  • Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings (review if not attending).
  • Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
  • Accountable for cost, progress and schedule for duration of project.
  • Assist BU with monthly forecast by the 10th of each month.
  • Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
  • Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel to support professional growth and workforce development.
  • Follow up on any complaints (from owner, general public, or landowners).


What You'll Bring

  • Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational degree preferred.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10-Hour minimum.
  • Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layout drawings.
  • Must have a valid driver's license; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
  • Must be willing to stay out of town. Typical work weeks are 4-10 hour shifts or 5-10 hour shifts. Available to travel as the project requires.
  • Willing to work over-time and be able to work extended periods of time.
  • May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
  • May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
  • Walking and working across uneven terrain.
  • Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
  • Must be able to work outside 100% of the time. We work in inclement weather that includes heat, cold, rain and possible snow.
  • Able to lift in excess 50 pounds on a daily basis.
  • Willing to work off the ground in man baskets. Normal working heights are 20'-60' with the possibility of working at 120' heights.
  • Must be able to work around energized systems.


What You'll Get

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K

About Quanta Services

Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power and oil and natural gas industries, both onshore and offshore.

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Learn more about Quanta Services
Size
43,700 employees
Market Cap
$20.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$445.6 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$11.2 billion
NASDAQ
PWR
* Ladders Estimates

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