Substation Assistant Superintendent

About the role

Employees in this personnel classification shall possess a minimum of four to eight (4-8) years of substation construction experience. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as an Assistant Superintendent/Foreman for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), and applicable utility owner safety standards. Must be able to direct multiple crews.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meeting with PM/Estimator. Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment etc. as required.
• Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and overall electrical scope of work. Assist in instituting construction plans.
• Organize crews & assign foreman to job task. Generate list of required personnel & equipment. Generate initial list of required tooling.
• Arrange for personnel & equipment transfers to project.
• Construction Duties:
• Review and become familiar with multiple contracts. Accountable for quality of work to ensure that it is being performed according to specifications.
• Visit crews and monitor their safety, quality, & production. Assist the crew in coordination of major project activities such as critical tasks.
• Get feedback from owner on quality, safety, schedule, materials etc. Attend all required project meetings with Owner as needed.
• Absorb updates schedules and/or progress reports. Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
• Verify that as-builts & progress charts are maintained. Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
• Have a good line of communication with inspector. Ensure that all change-orders are documented and billed to the Owner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational degree preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10-Hour minimum.
• Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layout drawings.
• Must have a valid driver's license; Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Must be willing to stay out of town. Typical work weeks are 4-10 hour shifts or 5-10 hour shifts. Available to travel as the project requires. Willing to work over-time and be able to work extended periods of time. May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems. May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
• Walking and working across uneven terrain. Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment. Must be able to work outside 100% of the time.

Qualifications

• Able to lift in excess 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Willing to work off the ground in man baskets.
• Normal working heights are 20’-60’ with the possibility of working at 120’ heights.
• Must be able to work around energized systems.

Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typical work weeks are 4-10 hour shifts or 5-10 hour shifts. Available to travel as the project requires. Willing to work over-time and be able to work extended periods of time.

Location

This job opening is for our Tulsa, OK region, and for our Greater Austin, TX region.