Traveling Electrical Superintendent - Conveyor Installation

Job Description: Traveling Conveyor Electrician Superintendent

Position: Traveling Conveyor Electrician Superintendent
Industry: Industrial Electrical Construction / Material Handling Systems
Employment Type: Full-Time, Travel Required
Work Location: Nationwide — Project-Based Assignments

Position Overview

Coast2Coast Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced Traveling Conveyor Electrician Superintendent to oversee electrical installation activities for conveyor and automated material handling systems at industrial facilities, distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and other large-scale construction projects nationwide.

The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on electrical knowledge, proven leadership abilities, and experience supervising electrical crews during conveyor system installation, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning. This individual will serve as the primary field leader, coordinating daily manpower, monitoring installation quality and productivity, communicating project updates, and ensuring all work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.

The Superintendent must be comfortable identifying and addressing field issues, including concerns involving PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), controls, field wiring, and system integration, while coordinating with controls engineers, project management, and other trades as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Supervision & Crew Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate electricians, lead electricians, and subcontracted personnel performing conveyor electrical installations.
• Assign daily tasks, establish work priorities, and monitor crew productivity to meet project schedules and milestones.
• Provide technical direction, mentoring, and hands-on support to field personnel as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, controls technicians, and other trades to maintain efficient workflow.
• Monitor manpower requirements and communicate staffing needs, schedule changes, and potential delays to project management.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, site leadership, and project stakeholders.

2. Conveyor Electrical Installation & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the installation, termination, and troubleshooting of electrical systems associated with conveyor and automated material handling equipment.
• Supervise installation of conduit, cable tray, field wiring, control panels, motor connections, sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, and related electrical components.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings, installation layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Identify installation discrepancies, field conflicts, wiring issues, and potential design problems before they impact project progress.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and coordinate resolution of PLC-related concerns, including I/O issues, field device signals, control wiring, and communication between field equipment and control systems.
• Coordinate with PLC programmers, controls engineers, and commissioning teams when issues require specialized programming or controls expertise.
• Support system testing, equipment startup, functional verification, and commissioning activities as required.

3. Daily Reporting & Quality Control

• Prepare and submit accurate daily field reports documenting manpower, work completed, productivity, material needs, delays, safety observations, and outstanding issues.
• Track installation quality and verify that completed work meets project specifications, drawings, applicable electrical codes, and customer standards.
• Conduct routine field inspections to identify deficiencies, incomplete work, and installation errors.
• Document and communicate quality concerns, corrective actions, rework, and schedule impacts.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and report potential risks or deviations to project management.
• Maintain clear records of inspections, punch-list items, testing activities, and project completion status.
• Ensure deficiencies are corrected and verified before work is considered complete.

4. Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all site-specific safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable electrical safety standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before work is performed on electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Verify that employees understand and follow required procedures for hazardous energy control, equipment isolation, and verification of zero energy.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety briefings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses as required.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop work when necessary to protect personnel and equipment.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, fall protection, electrical testing equipment, and other required safety controls.
• Promote a culture of accountability, hazard awareness, and continuous safety improvement.

5. Project Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary field point of contact for day-to-day electrical installation activities.
• Communicate project status, manpower performance, material shortages, technical issues, and schedule concerns to project management.
• Coordinate with other trades to prevent installation conflicts and maintain project sequencing.
• Escalate design discrepancies, PLC/controls concerns, and unresolved technical issues promptly.
• Support project turnover by ensuring documentation, punch-list completion, and quality requirements are addressed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Foreman, Lead Electrician, or equivalent field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial electrical installations, preferably involving conveyor systems, automated material handling, distribution centers, or fulfillment facilities.
• Strong understanding of conveyor electrical components, including motors, sensors, photo eyes, control panels, field wiring, and associated controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, installation layouts, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and coordinate the resolution of PLC-related field issues.
• Experience overseeing electrical crews, coordinating daily activities, and maintaining project schedules.
• Ability to prepare daily reports, track installation quality, document deficiencies, and communicate corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, OSHA requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide and remain on project assignments for the required duration.
• Ability to work in active industrial and construction environments and meet the physical demands of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
• Experience with automated sortation systems, conveyor controls, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation equipment.
• Experience supporting system startup, commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with quality control documentation, punch-list management, and project reporting systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification and additional electrical safety training.
• Experience leading crews on large-scale material handling, e-commerce fulfillment, logistics, or distribution center projects.

Core Competencies

• Field Leadership: Ability to direct crews, establish expectations, and maintain accountability.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Ability to recognize electrical and PLC-related issues and coordinate effective resolutions.
• Quality Assurance: Commitment to accurate installation, thorough inspections, and minimizing rework.
• Safety Leadership: Consistent enforcement of electrical safety and LOTO procedures.
• Communication: Clear, timely reporting to project management, clients, and field personnel.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage changing project conditions, travel demands, and installation schedules.

Travel & Work Requirements

• Nationwide travel to active project sites.
• Ability to work extended hours, overtime, weekends, or adjusted shifts based on project schedules.
• Ability to remain on-site for the duration of assigned projects and travel between project locations as needed.
• Reliable transportation to and from project sites, with travel arrangements and reimbursement handled according to company policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse crews and customer teams in fast-paced construction environments.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Safe execution of all assigned work and compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Quality and accuracy of conveyor electrical installations.
• Timely identification and resolution or escalation of PLC and electrical issues.
• Consistent submission of complete and accurate daily reports.
• Crew productivity and achievement of project milestones.
• Effective management of punch-list items, deficiencies, and rework.
• Professional communication and positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Position Summary: The Traveling Conveyor Electrician Superintendent is responsible for leading field electrical installation teams, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, addressing technical and PLC-related concerns, and ensuring conveyor installation projects progress efficiently and professionally from installation through testing and turnover.

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