Electrical Superintendent

CoVolt Power; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Energy Constructors is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to support the Project Management team on field construction of electrical scope for renewable energy projects. This role requires hands-on leadership to ensure compliance with the owner’s contract.

You will mentor electrical superintendents, coordinate subcontractors, review drawings, track progress, manage materials, and uphold a strong safety culture on site, including JSA/JHA reviews and LOTO procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NEC standards and electrical theory.
• Experience with means and methods of electrical activities including trenching, installation, terminations, and testing.
• Understanding of electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cable, junction boxes, and inverters.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and identify discrepancies between drawings and installations.
• Ability to understand and execute a construction schedule and identify critical paths.
• Knowledge of safety standards including OSHA; arc flash hazards and proper LOTO techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of your team to keep subcontractors on schedule.
• Track and communicate progress through daily reports and meetings.
• Review engineering drawings to ensure construction aligns with the approved design.
• Coordinate delivery and tracking of materials; address delays with the project team.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site with subcontractors.
• Evaluate and sign off on permits and safety procedures (JSA/JHA).
• Review and supervise installation, testing, LOTO, and energization of electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical theory

Field electrical activities

Electrical equipment

Construction drawings interpretation

Construction scheduling

Electrical safety (OSHA/LOTO)

Education

High School diploma

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Signal Energy Constructors is a full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy projects across North America. We have been ranked in the top 10 Solar EPC Contractors in North America for the past seven years. We are a Values based company and we are guided by a set of Core Principles. Every action we take, every decision we make, is guided by our Core Principles as well as our Mission We Harness Creative Energy. We have a strong pipeline of business, and the growth we are experiencing is exciting.

Reports to: Construction Manager

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Site Quality Manager, Owners, Subcontractors, Project Management Team

Position Summary

This is a field based position that works closely with the Project Management team to assist in managing the assigned electrical scope for the project. You will assist in assuring that the project is being constructed in accordance to the owner’s contract.

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties

• Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of your team of electrical superintendents in order to assure that the electrical subcontractors are keeping to the project schedule. Identify inefficiencies and risks to the schedule and work to implement solutions.
• Track and communicate progress of electrical subcontractors to project team and project owner by producing daily reports, providing progress updates, and participating in internal and client meetings.
• Review engineering drawings and ensure the plant is being constructed in compliance with the approved design. Work with the project team to review requests for clarification or deviation from the drawings.
• Coordinate delivery, receipt, and tracking of material from electrical vendors. Anticipate potential delays or shortcomings in material delivery and collaborate with project team to solve.
• Promote a strong, relationship based safety culture within Signal and with all subcontractors on the job.
• Evaluate and sign off on excavation, hot work, and other permits to ensure work is being carried out in compliance with all safety standards. Review electrical subcontractor JSA/ JHA’s prior to starting work.
• Review and supervise procedures for installation, testing, LOTO, and energization of electrical equipment.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and practices, including NEC standards.
• Experience with means and methods of electrical activities including cable trenching, installation of equipment, terminations, and testing.
• Understanding of the function and composition of electrical equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cable, junction boxes, and inverters.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, including both physical layouts and electrical diagrams, and capability to identify discrepancies between drawings and installations.
• Ability to understand and execute a construction schedule. Understanding of how key activities are connected and the critical path of activities.
• Knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA standards, and best practices for construction job site safety. Strong understanding of electrical safety, including arc flash hazards and proper LOTO techniques.

Education/ Experience

• High School diploma required.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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