Operations Field Supervisor

Job Duties:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to Field and Shop Technicians.
  
• Evaluate the technical performance of Field and Shop Technicians, including safety, work efficiency, and conduct annual performance reviews.
  
• Coordinate and assist between Project Manager and other AEC departments.
  
• Assist Job Leads with project responsibilities and provide job-related training.
  
• Develop and implement operations improvement procedures as needed.
  
• Review and evaluate test equipment; recommend future test equipment purchases.
  
• Manage and lead projects, ensuring they are completed within scope, on time, and within budget.
  
• Respond to daily communications/emails from customers and AEC team members.
  
• Track and coordinate technical and safety training for Field and Shop Technicians.
  
• Mitigate technical and scheduling issues at job sites.
  
• Perform random field audits, evaluating job progress, quality of work, and safety to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  
• Provide timely feedback in a positive, continuous learning environment.
  
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis for project deficiencies and develop corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Oversee technical and safety continuing education for Field and Shop Technicians.
  
• Manage daily Job Hazards Assessment (JHA), review content, and take corrective action as needed.
  
• Lead by example in safety communication and procedures.
  
• Recommend candidates for the annual safety award.
  
• Ensure field compliance with NFPA 70E and Cal OSHA requirements.
  
• Collaborate with the AEC Operations team to provide feedback on QA/QC activities.
  
• Assist with shutdown coordination.
  
• Review final job reports for accuracy and quality.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Technical and Standards Competency:
  • Experience with electrical testing on low and medium voltage equipment (e.g., substations, switchgears, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, transformers, grounding systems).
    
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
    
  • Familiarity with the latest International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) ANSI Standards for acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning.
    
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70B (Electrical Maintenance) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace) standards.
    

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent from a technical school.
  
• Five years of directly related work experience.
  
• Equivalent military technical experience considered.
  
• NETA or NICET Certification is a plus.