Substation Superintendent
Qcells EPC · Ankeny, IA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Safety Compliance and Program Participation
- Observe, comply with, and promote the company’s safety program, rules, requirements, and corporate safety goals.
- Participate in safety-related processes, programs, and training.
- Engage with the work team to ensure zero injuries and report all safety hazards, accidents, or near misses.
- Ensure all team members are familiar with emergency procedures, including knowing emergency contact numbers, the locations of the nearest hospitals, and the quickest routes.
Field Operations & Supervision
- Supervise construction efforts to ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule.
- Supervise field activities including: Breakers, Switches, Bus, Transformers, Capacitor Banks, etc.
- Direct and manage crews to meet deadlines while maintaining a safe and organized job site.
- Monitor project progress, productivity, and quality control to ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Provide technical support, including interpreting drawings, offering construction methods recommendations, and problem-solving.
- Supervise the construction of foundations, structures, bus installation, and wiring of high and low voltage systems.
Quality Control & Documentation
- Complete daily reports, documenting project progress with photos and written updates.
- Develop and distribute project status reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Ensure quality control through inspections and review of completed work.
- Aid in producing record sets for as-built drawings and address RFIs as needed.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to helpers, laborers, and apprentice substation technicians.
- Ensure effective work procedures are followed and that safety protocols are observed.
Job Site Management & Communication
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
- Manage job site logistics, including materials management, equipment deployment, and workforce coordination.
- Ensure all work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety regulations at the end of each shift.