What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Electrical Supervisor position at Tenova?
Job description:
Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.
Tenova is hiring a Field Electrical Supervisor to be the primary onsite electrical owner for major industrial projects. You'll lead field execution from installation through energization and commissioning, coordinating subcontractors and working directly with customers to deliver safe, high-quality results on schedule.
What you'll do
As Tenova's senior electrical presence onsite, you will:
Serve as the primary onsite contact for all electrical installation and commissioning activities.
Lead installation of Tenova-supplied electrical systems (cable trays/cables, terminations, MCCs, cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks).
Interpret electrical drawings, verify field execution, and maintain redlines / as-built documentation.
Establish work sequences and priorities to complete the electrical scope safely and on schedule.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor electrical subcontractors and site manpower (including turn-key subcontractors where applicable).
Own onsite electrical Quality Control and safety, ensuring compliance with Tenova procedures, ISO standards, and OSHA requirements.
Lead commissioning and energization strategy, including readiness reviews, loop checks, I/O validation, MCC/VFD start-ups, and network verification.
Manage NCRs/AWAs in alignment with the Project Manager and Director of Project Services.
Interface with client construction/commissioning counterparts and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
Drive punch-list completion, closeout, and turnover dossiers for the electrical scope.
Coordinate with Project Management and Home-Office Engineering to resolve field issues and minimize delays or cost impacts.
Mentor and coach Field Electrical Engineers and technicians.
Travel & mobility (important)
~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites.
You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.
Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane.
Profile description:
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
~5-14 years of field electrical construction/commissioning experience with demonstrated site leadership progression.
Strong understanding of onsite electrical construction and commissioning in heavy-industrial environments.
Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage sequencing, productivity, and schedule.
Ability to evaluate site instructions/claims and support resolution with customers/subcontractors.
Excellent client-facing communication and reporting skills.
Ability to read drawings, visualize full assemblies, and troubleshoot field deviations.
Proficiency in MS Office for site reporting.
Nice to have: AutoCAD redlines/as-builts, industrial networks (Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet or equivalent), prior role as electrical field/commissioning lead, and steel mill/metals experience.
We offer:
Salary:$110,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.
Why Tenova
We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally:
Health & Wellness
80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
On-site fitness center
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement & Financial Security
401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)
Professional Growth & Perks
Paid memberships in professional associations
Referral bonuses up to $3,000
LegalShield legal assistance plan
ICP Yearly Bonus
Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Built for people who thrive onsite, not on Teams calls.
Tenova is hiring a Field Electrical Supervisor to be the primary onsite electrical owner for major industrial projects. You'll lead field execution from installation through energization and commissioning, coordinating subcontractors and working directly with customers to deliver safe, high-quality results on schedule.
What you'll do
As Tenova's senior electrical presence onsite, you will:
Serve as the primary onsite contact for all electrical installation and commissioning activities.
Lead installation of Tenova-supplied electrical systems (cable trays/cables, terminations, MCCs, cabinets, remote I/O, industrial networks).
Interpret electrical drawings, verify field execution, and maintain redlines / as-built documentation.
Establish work sequences and priorities to complete the electrical scope safely and on schedule.
Coordinate, direct, and monitor electrical subcontractors and site manpower (including turn-key subcontractors where applicable).
Own onsite electrical Quality Control and safety, ensuring compliance with Tenova procedures, ISO standards, and OSHA requirements.
Lead commissioning and energization strategy, including readiness reviews, loop checks, I/O validation, MCC/VFD start-ups, and network verification.
Manage NCRs/AWAs in alignment with the Project Manager and Director of Project Services.
Interface with client construction/commissioning counterparts and provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and corrective actions.
Drive punch-list completion, closeout, and turnover dossiers for the electrical scope.
Coordinate with Project Management and Home-Office Engineering to resolve field issues and minimize delays or cost impacts.
Mentor and coach Field Electrical Engineers and technicians.
Travel & mobility (important)
~80% travel, often in extended rotations at domestic and international job sites.
You can live anywhere in the U.S., but must be within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.
Must be fully available to travel frequently by car and/or plane.
Profile description:
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
~5-14 years of field electrical construction/commissioning experience with demonstrated site leadership progression.
Strong understanding of onsite electrical construction and commissioning in heavy-industrial environments.
Proven ability to lead subcontractors and manage sequencing, productivity, and schedule.
Ability to evaluate site instructions/claims and support resolution with customers/subcontractors.
Excellent client-facing communication and reporting skills.
Ability to read drawings, visualize full assemblies, and troubleshoot field deviations.
Proficiency in MS Office for site reporting.
Nice to have: AutoCAD redlines/as-builts, industrial networks (Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet or equivalent), prior role as electrical field/commissioning lead, and steel mill/metals experience.
We offer:
Salary:$110,000 - $125,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
Comp Time: Eligible Field Service Engineers/Supervisors earn 1 hour of paid compensatory time for each hour worked over 40 in a week, subject to supervisor approval, to use during downtime between projects.
Why Tenova
We offer a competitive benefits package built to support you personally and professionally:
Health & Wellness
80% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term (100%) and Long-Term Disability (60%)
On-site fitness center
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement & Financial Security
401(k) (Roth and Pre-tax) with 5% company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare/dependent care
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling & up to 320 hours of remote work per year
Up to 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and floating holidays
Paid parental leave (10 weeks for primary caregivers)
Professional Growth & Perks
Paid memberships in professional associations
Referral bonuses up to $3,000
LegalShield legal assistance plan
ICP Yearly Bonus
Tenova Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tenova Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000