Electrical Construction Supervisor

Ormat Technologies, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormat Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to supervise industrial electrical installation across multiple sites. You will oversee budgeting, planning, and interconnection work while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role requires leadership of electrical teams, coordination with subcontractors, and extensive travel to project locations, including international sites. Strong communication and detailed feasibility analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to read, write and speak English at required level.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Internet use.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of high complexity.
• Supervise electrical construction crew and subcontractors.
• Oversee planning, tracking, and reporting of electrical engineering and interconnection work.
• Establish budgets and estimate requirements for engineering work.
• Prepare electrical and structural feasibility studies and designs.
• Support planning and scoping of new facilities and system upgrades.
• Assist with local permitting and regulatory activities.
• Ensure safety and compliance with applicable codes during execution.

Skills

Initiative

Accountability

Self-motivation

English language proficiency

Education

Journeyman Electrician or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Internet

Job description

Introduction

Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we’re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.

We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.

Join a team that’s giving new life to the future of our planet.

Overview

This position is responsible for: Supervision of industrial electrical installation at the various locations of installation, and provides experience in construction management and contract supply completion. Development work during the project cycle to include bid/cost analysis. Confirmation of electrical designs. Project scheduling assistance in and of evaluation for 3rd party contract bid development. Quality assurance of all electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects of high complexity.
• Supervision of electrical construction crew, including company employees and subcontractors.
• Oversee the formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project’s electrical engineering and interconnection work.
• Establish budgets, including estimating requirements for internal and external engineering work.
• Perform and oversee preparation of electrical and structural feasibility studies, electrical system and specific project analysis, calculations and designs.
• Respond to construction organization needs.
• Provide support for planning and scoping of new facilities and system upgrades.
• Support local permitting and regulatory activities.
• Responsible for implementation of applicable safety, electrical codes and regulations during project execution.
• Interface with an array of individuals in order to define and carry out work requirements for initial development and project type expansions of various size high voltage interconnection and transmission facilities.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner, enter and exit vehicle without assistance, remain alert while driving for continuous period of time, read and understand maps.
• Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to travel extensively to other locations, including international and rural areas, sometimes with extended periods away from home.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Journeyman Electrician or Associate degree in electrical engineering required.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be accountable for individual and team results.
• The ability to motivate self and others to set and achieve high performance standards.
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English at a level that will permit the employee to understand and communicate information in a manner that will enable the employee to safely and efficiently perform the job duties
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and use of the Internet.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 50 pounds periodically.
• The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions.
• The ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods of time.
• The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and off-road.
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Protective equipment and fire-retardant clothing must be worn in the performance of some duties.
• Job requires sitting 50% of the time, standing 50%.

Nearest Major Market

San Diego

Nearest Secondary Market

Southern California