Electrical Superintendent

Pomerleau, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee construction activities related to electrical work. This role involves collaboration with site managers and ensuring the successful execution of projects, particularly in substations and collection systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic construction environment. Join a company that values teamwork, innovation, and sustainability as you contribute to energizing future generations responsibly.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma and relevant technical certifications.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical construction roles required.

Responsibilities

• Organize construction activities and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Provide solutions to technical issues and maintain daily logs of site activities.
• Supervise inspections and coach assistant superintendents.

Skills

High school diploma

10+ years of experience

Experience with substations

High voltage experience

Fluent in English

Good communication skills

Team management

Conflict resolution skills

Adaptability to stress

Leadership

Education

Technical trade certifications

Job description

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Your mission should you accept it:

Reports to: The Site Manager

Job Location: Superintendents are required to travel to the construction site on rotation. We have various sites across Canada.

Job Summary: The Electrical Superintendent works in collaboration with the General Superintendent/Site Manager. They are responsible to oversee the construction activities related to any electrical scope of work, especially on the substation and collector system.

Do you have what it takes? Positive energy and...

• High school diploma and technical trade certifications/card/diploma (according to the province) or any relevant experience
• 10+ years of experience in similar functions
• Experience with working with substation or collection systems
• Experience working with high voltage
• Fluent in English, French, an asset
• High geographical mobility
• Valid driver license
• Good communication both verbally and written
• Excellent teamwork and attitude
• Autonomy and leadership
• Excellent team management and conflict resolution skills
• Being able to adapt to high-stress environment and weather fluctuations (construction site)

What you will do to complete this mission successfully:

• Organize construction activities and ensure the completion of the work by the workforce and/or subcontractors in their field of activity
• Provide solutions to production problems and technical issues
• Understand contract and scope of work and ensure it is well communicated to the trades or subcontractors
• Ensure that all changes related to the work in their field of activity provided by professionals are incorporated on site
• Keep a daily log of all site activities
• Be responsible for their specific section in the monthly report (MMM) as well as the weekly report
• Ensure the as-built drawings are marked
• Check and prepare material orders and items related to the work they supervise
• Maintain site files on supplies, equipment and services
• Supervise inspections performed by field engineers, subcontractors, and any external participant
• Identify and eliminate risks and identify and document the hazards
• Be responsible for collecting & approving timesheets daily
• Maintain a professional attitude with owners, workers, consultants and coworkers
• Attend and participate actively in all project’s meetings
• Coach assistant superintendents and foremen in their professional development

Borea values are part of the energy landscape. We prioritize taking care of each other, ensuring our teams operate in a healthy and safe environment. With passion and perseverance, we embrace the challenges that come our way. Borea channels its efforts, collaborating with various solar and wind construction partners, to find innovative solutions. Our goal is to uphold the highest quality standards, responsibly energizing future generations sustainably.

Borea Construction is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce as well as an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated fairly. We recognize that structural barriers shape work experiences and qualifications, and therefore encourage people to apply even if they feel the position seems out of reach.