Construction Field Supervisor [Transmission & Substation]

Position:  Construction Field Supervisor – Transmission & Substation

Location: Various (SE TX, LA, AR, MS)

Job Summary:

• The Field Inspector will be engaged in projects for the construction of substations and transmission lines including the final commissioning and closeout phases. Below is list of activities the Field Supervisor may be involved in throughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout.  Project scopes vary as will the roles of a Field Supervisor for each project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of project teams to assist others in the development of project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule.
• Participate on site field / scope visits
• Assist Construction Manager (CM) and Construction Engineer (CE) in developing schedule including critical paths                    
• Assist CM and CE in developing detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities.
• Assist in developing construction contract bid packages; review responses and participates in vendor selection.  Attend pre-bid meeting with contractors.
• Participate in design constructability reviews
• Participate in developing a detailed construction plan, which includes a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements.
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with Customer mandated safety training.
• Coordinate site access with survey and soil boring crews as needed
• Ensure all necessary permits from ROW and or Environmental groups are in place prior to the start of construction
• Participate in Contractors Pre Construction/Safety Kickoff meeting to outline what is expected of contractor using the Unified Pre-Construction Checklist (UPCC).
• Ensure contractor inventories all material delivered to site.  Coordinate with Customer design engineers when deficiencies are noted.
• Safety – Tailboard conference attendance/review, JSA development/review, observations/hazard analysis.
• Ensure productivity tracker is completed daily.
• Perform daily safety observations/hazard analysis, monitor contract crew members, monitor skills abilities of contractors for task, mental and physical state, public exposure, accident/incident reporting – document in company safety management system (EcoOnline)
• Monitor and report theft or illegal activity
• Ensure contractor activities do not compromise system reliability
• Ensure expected quality is achieved by contractor in field
• Ensure project work is built according to design such that it is maintainable by Customer Grid Operations at end of project
• Ensure project work does not hamper the Grid Operations maintainability of existing equipment at site
• Protect Customer’s position in relation to environmental issues
• Coordinate with Environmental Contractors on the sampling and removal of oil from devices taken out of service.
• Coordinate with Customer Environmental Group and specified Contractors on any environmental concern and/or clean-up activities due to spills of any type.
• Coordinate with Customer Environmental Group and specified Contractors on all Storm water Management activities.
• Ensure that SWPPP is in installed and maintained as designed
• Ensure that SPCC (Spill Prevention Controls & Countermeasures) are in effect and maintained properly.
• Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards and environmental concerns. Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on project construction schedule and cost.
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction
• Ensure that SWMS/Asset Data forms, and corresponding photos are completed for all equipment being installed and/or removed.
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date
• Ensure contractor returns excess material to stores and that it is credited to the job.  “Follow the Material Return Process”
• Work with investment recovery in the salvage of conductor.  “Follow the Investment Recovery Process”

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of experience of transmission, substation or distribution line work.  Positions are tiered based on experience level.
• Familiarity with OSHA Standard 1926, including Subpart V (Power Transmission and Distribution).
• Average computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Outlook, SharePoint, and internet applications.
• Proficiency in T&D standards, safe operation of line equipment, and familiarity with the operations of T&D construction.
• Experience working in group settings and with governmental agencies.
• Ability to interface effectively with internal and external clients at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively and maintain a continuous presence on assignments.
• Physical ability to perform outdoor work and wear all required PPE.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screening.
• Knowledge of Entergy Safety, Construction and Design Standards is preferred.