Electrical Superintendent (Industrial & Data Centers)

RNInk; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent specializing in industrial and data center infrastructure to lead our heavy field operations.

You will manage multiple crews, oversee medium‑voltage distribution, UPS, ATS, and switchgear, and ensure work meets NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specs with safety‑first discipline.

Collaboration with engineers and facility owners is essential to clear inspections and maintain schedules in mission‑critical environments.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive field leadership in industrial, chemical, refineries, or hyperscale data centers.
• Active Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license (Texas preferred).
• Strong NEC and NFPA 70E knowledge for high‑voltage power systems.
• Experience with commissioning processes and testing in critical systems.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and coordinate with project managers.
• Ability to enforce safety on high‑risk industrial sites.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities and supervise electrical foremen overseeing large industrial and data center builds.
• Oversee installation of medium‑voltage distribution, UPS, ATS, and high‑capacity switchgear.
• Review blueprints, one‑line diagrams, controls schematics, and BIM models for accurate layout.
• Coordinate commissioning with QA teams and building management systems integration.
• Enforce OSHA standards, NFPA 70E arc‑flash safety, and LOTO during hot‑work and energization.
• Manage material procurement, take‑offs, and inventory to prevent downtime.
• Maintain daily construction logs and coordinate with PMs and facility owners to clear inspections.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Technical communication

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

BIM/3D models

Testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Superintendent (Industrial & Data Centers)

Location Houston, TX
Remote Available

Job Description: Electrical Superintendent (Industrial & Data Centers)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent specializing in Industrial and Data Center infrastructure to lead our heavy field operations. In this role, you will be the primary field leader responsible for managing multiple crews, overseeing critical infrastructure installations, and ensuring absolute precision in high-risk environments. You will bridge the gap between project engineering and field labor, ensuring that all work is completed safely, on schedule, and in strict compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, and mission-critical specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mission-Critical Field Leadership: Direct daily field activities, schedule subcontractors, and supervise electrical foremen overseeing large-scale industrial and data center build-outs.
• Heavy Infrastructure Installation: Supervise the installation of complex systems, including medium-voltage distribution, backup generators, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), and high-capacity switchgear.
• Blueprint & Submittal Review: Interpret architectural blueprints, one-line diagrams, controls schematics, and BIM/3D layout models to coordinate exact conduit routing, cable tray systems, and equipment placement.
• Commissioning Coordination: Collaborate with quality control teams to support formal commissioning phases (Levels 1-5), ensuring all electrical components integrate seamlessly with automated climate control, PLC networks, and building management systems.
• Rigorous Safety Enforcement: Maintain a strict zero-accident site culture. Conduct daily toolbox talks, enforce OSHA standards, and rigorously manage NFPA 70E arc flash safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols during hot-work and energization phases.
• Material & Inventory Logistics: Manage material procurement, perform structural take-offs, track specialized industrial tooling, and prevent field downtime through meticulous inventory oversight.
• Testing & Quality Control: Oversee vital diagnostic testing, including insulation-resistance (megger) testing, ground-fault testing, and thermal imaging, documenting all results for project compliance.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Maintain precise daily construction logs and progress charts. Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, and facility owners to clear inspection hurdles and resolve design gaps.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive field leadership experience (such as a General Foreman or Superintendent) strictly within industrial complexes, chemical plants, refineries, or hyperscale data center environments.

Licensing: Active Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician License (with a deep understanding of state-level criteria, such as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation).

Technical Knowledge: Complete mastery of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local industrial building ordinances, and standard testing mechanisms for high-capacity power systems.

Commissioning Familiarity: Experience working alongside commissioning applications (such as CX Alloy) to log, track, and close out technical electrical deficiencies is highly preferred.

Leadership & Drive: Proven ability to manage multi m crew jobs, resolve scheduling conflicts under tight deadlines, and communicate technical instructions clearly.

Physical Demands: Ability to navigate active industrial construction zones, climb scaffolding, lift heavy field equipment up to 50 lbs, and work safely around energized high-capacity systems.