Commissioning Superintendent – Gas Power Generation

Jobtailor; Avon (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Commissioning Supervisor to oversee commissioning activities for power-generating construction projects. You will mentor foremen, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and cost controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Required are extensive field experience, licenses (state contractor, journeyman/master electrician, PV), SCADA/NETA knowledge, and strong communication skills. Travel is extensive; leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive field experience in construction.
• Valid driver license and acceptable MVR.
• Knowledge of electrical transmission, substation construction, interconnect systems and SCADA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of safety construction, commissioning, and testing electrical systems.
• Ability to supervise many employees.
• Strong communication with owners, subcontractors and staff.
• Understanding of tracking job progress and costing.
• Knowledge of NETA and NFPA 70E.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise commissioning activities for power-generating construction projects.
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems and construction processes.
• Mentor Foremen and support onboarding, training, and development.
• Monitor safety, costs, and schedule; enforce safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project team, owners, and subcontractors.
• Assist Project Manager with testing budgets, change orders, and budget changes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline work and reduce waste.
• Ensure testing and commissioning workers receive timely training.

Skills

Construction field experience

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Project cost tracking

Cost management

SCADA systems

NETA knowledge

NFPA 70E knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Travel willingness

License eligibility

Education

State Contractor License

Journeyman Electrician License

Master Electrician License

PV License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Supervise commissioning activities to ensure safe, productive, quality work and controlled costs
• Assist site team with labor schedules, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors
• Provide technical expertise for power-generating construction projects
• Support installation guidance, QA/QC leadership, scheduling, and owner correspondence
• Direct Commissioning Foremen and support onboarding, training, mentoring, and development
• Maintain safe working conditions and enforce company, jobsite, federal, and state safety regulations
• Monitor Blattner and subcontractor work to maximize production and minimize costs
• Advise supervisory and field personnel on transmission lines, interconnect systems, switchgear, electrical circuits, power quality, high-voltage collection/distribution systems, and substations
• Verify qualified and trained personnel for switch/tag procedures, approach distances, arc flash, and protective equipment
• Communicate project problem areas to the Site Manager
• Monitor actual costs against estimates and report commissioning cost overruns
• Assist the Project Manager with testing and commissioning budgets, change orders, and budget changes
• Evaluate Commissioning Forepersons' safety and skills
• Support engineering review, procurement, construction, and startup of medium- or high-voltage electrical systems and substations
• Arrange engineering support and peer review for critical commissioning issues
• Identify opportunities to streamline work and reduce waste
• Audit electrical safety, LOTO, testing, energization, and commissioning programs
• Ensure testing and commissioning workers receive timely technical and safety training
• Mentor Commissioning Foremen on work discipline, production costs, scope, quality, and safety
• Perform additional assignments as directed

Requirements

• Extensive construction field experience
• Valid driver license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
• Knowledge of Electrical Overhead Transmission, Electrical Underground and Collection systems, Substation Construction, Transmission Utility Interconnect, and Electrical Engineering Communication System
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Basic understanding of safety construction, commissioning, and testing electrical systems
• Ability to supervise many employees
• Good communication skills with owners, subcontractors, and employees
• Solid understanding of tracking job progress and costing
• Knowledge of National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E
• Knowledge of SCADA systems
• Extensive travel required
• Ability to obtain state contractor license(s), journeyman or master electrician licenses, or PV licenses with corporate managers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supervising commissioning activities for power-generating construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective cost management. Proficient in mentoring teams and providing technical guidance on electrical systems and construction processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commissioning Supervision
• Electrical Engineering Communication
• Safety Regulations Compliance
• Project Cost Management
• Team Mentoring

Hard Skills

• Construction Field Experience
• Electrical Overhead Transmission
• Substation Construction
• Commissioning Electrical Systems
• Job Progress Tracking
• Testing Electrical Systems
• Safety Construction Knowledge
• SCADA Systems
• NETA Knowledge
• NFPA 70E Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Supervisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Contractor License
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Master Electrician License
• PV License

Industry Keywords

• High-Voltage Collection Systems
• Transmission Utility Interconnect
• Electrical Circuits
• Arc Flash Procedures
• LOTO Programs

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office