Senior Electrical Superintendent I - Solar - CA based

Senior Electrical Superintendent I – Solar

SUMMARY

Provide overall electrical expertise and supervision to electrical portions of work projects from planning through closeout phases; and assist site management in monitoring electrical subcontractor work for our Solar Operating Group.  

Ideal candidate will live near Southern California area.  100% travel is required with regular rotations home.

Visa Sponsorships not available for this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the building site 
• Ensure the high-quality installation of electrical portions of project; including underground cabling, overhead lines, and substation construction 
• Provide drawing, constructability, submittal reviews, and feedback with the engineering team, verifying that the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship conforms to the specifications and updates of the contract documents 
• Partner with the Sr. Superintendent in formwork selection, equipment sizing, and site utilization plan 
• Work with Sr. Superintendent in development of project schedules and updates, and creation of 3 week look-ahead 
• Ensure work teams have needed resources and support 
• Supervise and ensure quality control of work team, including self-performed and subcontracted work 
• Manage the interface with appropriate personnel concerned with the connection of the project power grid to the existing distribution system 
• Lead the installation, splicing, and termination of fiber optic cables 
• Attend and participate in project meetings, and provide liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure electrical components of the project comply with drawings and specifications 
• Ensure correct implementation of the Mortenson Project Quality Plan (PQP) and assist in the development and updating of the project control logs and QC documentation; assist with the development of electrical Integrated Work Instructions (IWIs) 
• Oversee electrical sub-contractors 
• Monitor Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of subcontracted work on every project 
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents 
• Ensure crews have resources and support 
• Ensure the implementation, practice, and enforcement of the Mortenson Zero Injury Program 
• Produce various reports; including Sequence of Operation instructions for equipment use and energization of circuits, and written Methods of Operation (MOPs) 
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment 
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations 
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions as needed 
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities 
• Manage open shop and union issues 
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, et al. 
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement 
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance 
• Review/monitor subcontractor’s procurement of electrical resources, methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules and coordination with other site activities 
• Collaborate with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals and RFIs are transmitted to subcontractors accurately and timely 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods 
• Ability to gain and maintain basic understanding of Wind Turbine construction to ensure proper code requirements and installation methods 
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 
• Proficiency in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of high and medium voltage cables 
• Knowledgeable about current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other methods of c