Sr. Relay & Protection Field Supervisor

EDG Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

EDG Inc. seeks a Sr. Relay & Protection Field Supervisor to lead field activities for capital construction projects in the New Orleans area.

The role reports to the Utility Construction Manager and supports substations and transmission work through commissioning and closeout, working with project teams and site personnel. The position requires extensive field experience, strong safety knowledge, and ability to coordinate outages, permits, and contractor activities while maintaining system

Qualifications

• Ten (10) + years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution.
• Knowledgeable and able to interpret OSHA regulations and provide guidance to crews and management on proper application.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project teams to assist with scope, cost estimates and schedules.
• Ensure Relay Protection, SCADA (RTU) & communication systems are installed and commissioned safely.
• Coordinate with environmental, safety, and permitting teams to comply with regulations and project requirements.
• Perform QA/QC checks and monitor schedule and cost throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee field crews at substations and transmission line sites to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Field supervision

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

EDG Inc

Sr. Relay & Protection Field Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities K-Temp Inc.

AWholly-Owned subsidiary of EDG Inc..

Industry: Electric Utilities

Position: Sr. Relay & Protection Field Supervisor

Req Code: 2989

General Location: New Orleans

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 ConstructionManager and will be engaged in the project during the construction phase ofCapital Construction Projects for substations and transmission lines throughfinal commissioning and closeout phases. Below is list of activities the Relayand Protection Field Supervisor may be involved in throughout the life cycle ofa project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout.Project scopes vary as will the roles of aRelay and Protection Field Supervisor for each project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of project teams to assist others in thedevelopment 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 EfficientManner;
• Assist others in developing schedule including critical paths;
• Assist others in developing detailed construction plans andidentify 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, whichincludes a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resourcerequirements;
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Utility Companymandated safety training;
• Coordinate with survey and soil boring crews as needed;
• Ensure all necessary permits from ROW and or Environmental groupsare in place prior to the start of construction;
• Participate in Contractors Pre-Construction/Safety Kickoff meetingto outline what is expected of contractor;
• Ensure contractor inventories all material delivered to site.Work with contract design engineers whendeficiencies are noted:
• Safety Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSAdevelopment/review, observations/hazard analysis, monitor contract crew membersto have Substation Awareness training, monitor skills abilities of contractorsfor task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incidentreporting.
• 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 Operationsat end of project;
• Ensure project work does not hamper the Grid Operationsmaintainability of existing equipment at site;
• Protect the Utility position in relation to environmental issues;
• Coordinate with Environmental Contractors on the sampling andremoval of oil from devices taken out of service;
• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specifiedContractors on any environmental concern and/or clean-up activities due tospills of any type;
• Coordinate with the Utility Environmental Group and specifiedContractors on all Storm water Management activities;
• Ensure that SWMPP (substation work management project plan) is ininstalled and maintained as designed;
• Ensure that SPCC (Spill Prevention Controls & Countermeasures)are in effect and maintained properly;
• Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards andenvironmental concerns;
• Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on projectconstruction schedule and cost;
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction;
• Ensure that SWMS (substation work management system)/Asset Dataforms, and corresponding photos are completed for all equipment being installedand/or removed;
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date;
• Ensure contractor returns excess material to stores and that it iscredited to the job.Follow theMaterial Return Process
• Work with investment recovery in the salvage of conductor.Follow the Investment Recovery Process;
• Assist the Construction Field Supervisor with the constructioncrew 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 UtilityTransmission & Distribution.

Must be knowledgeable and be able to interpret and cite OSHAregulations and provide guidance to construction crews and upper management onthe proper application of these regulations in the workplace

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted at ProjectConstruction Sites within Utility Company service area (may require occasionaltravel 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 officeduties;

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.

DrugFree Workplace

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug freeworkplace.Applicants are subject to drugscreen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing which may include bothhair and urine drug screens. In addition to the requirements of EDGs drug freeworkplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge and complywith drug free workplace policies or programs required by clients.

Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration 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.