Electrical Construction Superintendent (Distribution & Transmission)

Airswift; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an Electrical Construction Superintendent to oversee distribution projects at our Carlsbad, NM facilities. This role coordinates field activities, ensures safety compliance, and drives on-time execution of construction tasks that meet design standards.

The candidate will manage crews, inspect installations, and support project milestones from site readiness through to final in-service, leveraging OSHA/NEC/NESC/DOT guidelines.

Qualifications

• Completed a qualified apprenticeship program; journeyman Lineman certification.
• Experience managing and running distribution crews.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Promotes team performance with a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Apply risk analysis to field issues.
• Coordinate field changes and material/equipment delivery.
• Interpret complex electrical and construction designs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NESC, DOT, CFR.
• Independently manage multiple complex projects and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manages contractor safety, work progress and completion.
• Coordinates field activities for electric distribution projects.
• Supports project execution during construction processes.
• Supports accountability for permanent in-service date.
• Performs field inspections, leads crews and documents findings.
• Addresses safety issues on-site.
• Inspects and monitors installation of distribution lines and equipment.
• Supports scheduling and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Provides field support for design and construction of distribution facilities.
• Coordinates field activities for field inspections, job site readiness and permits.
• Reviews post-construction material reconciliation and as-built design.

Skills

Field leadership

Crew management

Safety compliance

Field inspections

Electrical diagrams reading

Risk analysis

Report writing

Field coordination

Project coordination

Construction knowledge

Education

Qualified apprenticeship program

Journeyman Lineman certification

Job description

Our major client in the Oil & Gas industry is seeking an Electrical Construction Superintendent to work within their facilities located in Carlsbad, NM for an initial 12-month assignment (subject to extension).

Summary:

Coordinates and facilitates the construction of distribution lines. Responsible for meeting the safety, quality, scope, schedule, and financial objectives of distribution construction projects.

Job Responsabilities:

• Manages contractor safety, work progress and completion
• Coordinates field activities for electric distribution projects.
• During construction processes, supports and coordinates project execution.
• Supports the project accountability for permanent in-service date.
• Performs field inspections, lead crews and documents findings to ensure compliance with complex material, equipment, or design specifications
• Undertakes special assignments as directed
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues on-site
• Inspects and monitors the installation of Distribution lines and equipment.
• Supports the scheduling and prioritizing of work to meet deadlines
• Provides field support for the design and construction of electric distribution facilities
• Coordinates field activities for electric distribution projects which may include but not limited to field inspections , job site readiness and obtaining required permits
• Reviews and supports post construction material reconciliation, as-built design, and contractor labor accuracy per approved design
• Extensive knowledge of applicable OSHA, NEC, NESC, DOT, CFR
• Makes sure work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, company policies and procedures, work standards.
• Ability to manage, coordinate, plan, & organize several concurrent complex project and activities under required time constraints
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of right of way terms.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and construction designs
• In-depth understanding of construction methods, techniques, standards, and equipment required for construction of electric distribution systems
• Experience in dealing with critical situations with minimal or no direction from supervisors
• When acting in a leadership capacity, recognize and define objectives requiring action by the group

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Have completed a qualified apprenticeship program, and possess a journeyman Lineman certification.
• Have experience managing and running distribution crews.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to promote team performance by demonstrating a positive attitude, self-motivation and flexibility
• Ability to apply risk analysis.
• Apply electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering knowledge to assist with design and field issue resolution in support of current Design Engineering requirements and PE Sealing Process.
• Ability to coordinate field changes, material or equipment delivery/inspections, and ensure work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Works independently and applies knowledge to project plans and designs; coordinates very complex projects, assignments, and tasks associated with the installation of distribution facilities.
• Ability to recognize and address safety issues on-site.