Sr. Relay and Protection Field Supervisor

EDG Inc; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EDG Inc. in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Sr. Relay and Protection Field Supervisor to oversee on-site activities for substations and transmission projects, from construction through commissioning.

The role requires 10+ years in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution, a high school diploma, and strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety standards, and contractor coordination. This position is on-site with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Ten (10) + years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution.
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA regulations and provide guidance on their application.

Responsabilités

• Participate on project teams to develop scope, cost estimates, and schedules.
• On-site field visits and coordination with contractors and crews.
• Ensure Relay Protection, SCADA (RTU) and Communications systems are installed and commissioned safely and efficiently.
• Develop detailed construction plans, outages, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate environmental and safety activities, permits, and compliance.

Connaissances

Transmission & Distribution experience

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

EDG Inc

Sr. Relay and Protection Field Supervisor

Job Opening Details

• Requisition Number: 3047
• Job Title: Sr. Relay and Protection Field Supervisor
• Date Opened: 10/8/2026
• Location: LittleRock
• Industry: ElectricUtilities
• Department: ElectricGrid Services
• Employment Type: Casual
• FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt
• Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

Job Summary

The Sr. Relayand Protection Field Supervisor will report to the Utility Construction Manager and will be engaged in the project during the construction phase of Capital Construction Projects for substations and transmission lines through final commissioning and closeout phases. Below is list of activities the Relayand Protection Field Supervisor may be involved in throughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout.Project scopes vary as will the roles of a Relay and Protection Field Supervisor for each project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of project teams to assist others in the development of project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule;
• Participate on site field / scope visits;
• Ensure all Relay Protection & Control, SCADA (RTU) & Communication Systems are installed and commissioned in Safe and Efficient Manner;
• Assist others in developing schedule including critical paths;
• Assist others in developing detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities;
• Assist in developing construction contract bid packages; reviewresponses and participates in vendor selection.Attend pre-bid meeting with contractors;
• Participate in design constructability reviews;
• Participate in developing a detailed construction plan, which includes a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements;
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Company mandated safety training;
• Coordinate with survey and soil boring crews as needed;
• Ensure all necessary permits from ROW and or Environmental groups are in place prior to the start of construction;
• Participate in Contractors Pre-Construction/Safety Kickoff meeting to outline what is expected of contractor;
• Ensure contractor inventories all material delivered to site. Work with contract design engineers when deficiencies are noted:
• Safety Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis, monitor contract crew member to have Substation Awareness training, monitor skills abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting.
• Monitor and report theft or illegal activity;
• Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability;
• Ensure expected quality is achieved by contractor in field;
• Ensure project work is maintainable by the Utility Grid Operations at end of project;
• Ensure project work does not hamper the Grid Operations maintainability of existing equipment at site;
• Protect the Utility position in relation to environmental issues;
• Coordinate with Environmental Contractors on the sampling and removal of oil from devices taken out of service;
• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specified Contractors on any environmental concern and/or clean-up activities due to spills of any type;
• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specified Contractors on all Storm water Management activities;
• Ensure that SWMPP (substation work management project plan) is in installed and maintained as designed;
• Ensure that SPCC (Spill Prevention Controls & Countermeasures) are in effect and maintained properly;
• Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards and environmental concerns;
• Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on project construction schedule and cost;
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction;
• Ensure that SWMS (substation work management system)/Asset Data forms, and corresponding photos are completed for all equipment being installed and/or removed;
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date;
• Ensure contractor returns excess material to stores and that it is credited to the job. Follow the Material Return Process;
• Work with investment recovery in the salvage of conductor. Follow the Investment Recovery Process;
• Assist the Construction Field Supervisor with the construction crew with regard to safety on the job including:
  • Ensure the Safety of self, public and all team members
  • Proactively identify and address safety issues and provide input to mitigate the hazards
  • Assist in crews JSA and Tailboards
  • Discuss work activity for the day
  • Discuss any material issues
  • Be Environmental Stewards
  • Ensure permit requirements are adhered to while performing work
• Work with engineers to:
  • Provide input to scopes, estimates, schedules, constructability meetings
  • Coordinate material deliveries and landowner access
  • Perform QA/QC activities on all phases of the project
  • Log construction progress and keep field notes
• Ensure as-built documentation is done and work complies to UtilityCompany Standards.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• High School Diploma or the equivalent
• Ten (10) + years of experience in the Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution.
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHAregulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management on the proper application of these regulations in the workplace

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted at Project Construction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasional travel to other services areas).Thismight include electric Substations, Transmission and Distribution lines.

Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel.

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection.

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation)

Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20)pounds;

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively;

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation;

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations;

Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This jobdescription is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of workdifficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construedas declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particularposition shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the rightof management to assign, direct and control the work of employees undersupervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level ofdifficulty.

Drug Free Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.