Lead Electrical Superintendent – Data Center & Industrial

Markent Personnel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent specializing in industrial and data center infrastructure to lead heavy field operations in Texas. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate commissioning, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specs while maintaining safety and schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of high-capacity power systems, and hands-on oversight of installation, testing, and commissioning activities on

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive field leadership experience in industrial complexes, chemical plants, refineries, or hyperscale data centers.
• Active Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license with state criteria knowledge (Texas).
• Expertise in NEC, local industrial building codes, and testing for high-capacity power systems.
• Experience with commissioning applications to log, track, and close out electrical deficiencies is preferred.
• Ability to manage multi-crew jobs, resolve scheduling conflicts, and communicate technical instructions clearly.
• Physical ability to navigate active industrial sites, climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work around energized systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field activities, schedule subcontractors, and supervise electrical foremen on large industrial and data center projects.
• Oversee installation of medium-voltage distribution, UPS, generators, ATS, and switchgear.
• Review blueprints, one-line diagrams, controls schematics, and BIM models for precise conduit routing and equipment placement.
• Coordinate commissioning phases (Levels 1–5) with QA teams to ensure integration with climate control PLC networks and building management systems.
• Enforce OSHA standards and NFPA 70E arc flash safety; manage LOTO during hot-work and energization.
• Maintain daily construction logs and progress charts; communicate with project managers and facility owners to clear inspections.

Skills

Leadership & Drive

Strong Communication

Safety Consciousness

Problem Solving

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Master Electrician License

Job description

Markent Personnel is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent specializing in industrial and data center infrastructure to lead heavy field operations in Texas. You will manage multiple crews, coordinate commissioning, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and project specs while maintaining safety and schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of high-capacity power systems, and hands-on oversight of installation, testing, and commissioning activities on