Electrical Superintendent

airproducts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement with match

Paid vacation, holidays, sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical construction activities at project sites with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance. This role requires 100% travel and coordination across contractors and site teams.

You will review safety and technical plans, supervise on-site electrical work, and ensure adherence to codes and project standards while driving efficient site operations and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial or commercial electrical construction supervision or related roles.
• Willingness to travel 100% for project assignments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, safety standards, and permit-to-work processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors and multiple stakeholders on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Promote and champion a safety culture with safety as the highest priority on site.
• Ensure contractors maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment and comply with safety requirements.
• Conduct Health, Safety, and Environment audits and issue permits to work per site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, regulations, and project standards.
• Supervise on-site electrical construction activities and provide technical direction to contractor teams.
• Coordinate interfaces between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site teams.
• Review method statements and risk assessments for safety and accuracy.
• Monitor work progress, support inspections, and report contractor performance.
• Attend daily/weekly coordination meetings and track project status.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Travel 100%

Safety standards

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Progress reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical Engineering coursework

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for leading and overseeing electrical construction activities at project sites, with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, and contractor coordination. This role ensures that all electrical work is executed in accordance with project specifications, applicable codes, and local regulations while supporting efficient site operations and strong cross‑functional communication. This position requires 100% travel.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check‑out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Promote, support, and champion a positive safety culture with safety as the highest priority on site.
• Ensure electrical construction contractors maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment and comply with project safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Conduct regular Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) audits, participate in safety walks, monitor corrective actions, and issue and audit permits to work in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, local regulations, project standards, and company specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate on‑site electrical construction activities, providing technical direction, guidance, and support to contractor teams.
• Manage interfaces between contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and site teams to ensure smooth coordination of construction activities and temporary site power and data networks.
• Review method statements and risk assessments for technical accuracy and safety considerations and support strategies to improve contractor performance and interface coordination.
• Monitor the execution of work to ensure project quality standards are met, support inspections, and oversee contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for compliance.
• Attend daily and weekly coordination meetings, assist with system walkdowns, track project progress, and provide detailed reporting on contractor performance, productivity, and work status.
• Identify potential constructability concerns, support resolution of coordination issues across disciplines, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or commercial electrical construction supervision, coordination, or related field roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel 100% for project assignments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, safety standards, permit‑to‑work processes, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders in an active construction environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard project reporting tools.
• Ability to monitor quality requirements, support inspections, and maintain accurate progress and performance reporting.

#LI-LA1

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world‑leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox; rather you’ll receive an e‑mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.