Lead Electrical Superintendent

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors. 

 Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

 Reports to: Project Superintendent 

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Site Quality Manager, Owners, Subcontractors, Project Management Team

Position Summary:

This is a field based position that works closely with the Project Management team to assist in managing the assigned electrical scope for the project.  You will assist in assuring that the project is being constructed in accordance to the owner’s contract.  

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Lead and mentor the team of electrical superintendents.  
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of your team of electrical superintendents in order to assure that the electrical subcontractors are keeping to the project schedule. Identify inefficiencies and risks to the schedule and work to implement solutions.
• Track and communicate progress of electrical subcontractors to project team and project owner by producing daily reports, providing progress updates, and participating in internal and client meetings. 
• Review engineering drawings and ensure the plant is being constructed in compliance with the approved design. Work with the project team to review requests for clarification or deviation from the drawings.
• Coordinate delivery, receipt, and tracking of material from electrical vendors. Anticipate potential delays or shortcomings in material delivery and collaborate with project team to solve.
• Promote a strong, relationship based safety culture within Signal and with all subcontractors on the job.
• Evaluate and sign off on excavation, hot work, and other permits to ensure work is being carried out in compliance with all safety standards. Review electrical subcontractor JSA/ JHA’s prior to starting work.
• Review and supervise procedures for installation, testing, LOTO, and energization of electrical equipment.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong understanding of basic electrical theory and practices, including NEC standards.
• Experience with means and methods of electrical activities including cable trenching, installation of equipment, terminations, and testing.
• Understanding of the function and composition of electrical equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, cable, junction boxes, and inverters.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, including both physical layouts and electrical diagrams, and capability to identify discrepancies between drawings and installations.
• Ability to understand and execute a construction schedule. Understanding of how key activities are connected and the critical path of activities.
• Knowledge of safety standards, including OSHA standards, and best practices for construction job site safety. Strong understanding of electrical safety, including arc flash hazards and proper LOTO techniques.

Education/ Experience:

• High School diploma required.
• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.  

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