Sr. Site Supervisor

Summary

This position is responsible to plan, prepare and supervise the disassembly and installation of hydro power plant equipment at field sites. The work scope includes hydro-turbines and generators as well as required control and support equipment. The position directs craft labor crews and subcontractors and ensures work is performed in accordance with technical procedures, safety and quality standards, schedule, and within planned budgets.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed planning and preparation of assigned work scope, including interfaces and “hand-offs“ with support groups
• Direct work to foreman, craft labor crews and subcontractors and oversee execution
• Interface with engineering and quality to clarify technical procedures, drawings and field data requirements
• Analyze and identify potential safety and quality risks; mitigate in planning and execution
• Ensure materials and components are free of defects and meet specification for installation
• Plan and ensure availability of fixtures, tools and other required equipment
• Ensure quality requirements are understood, measurements and inspections are performed and documented as required
• Planning and optimization of work force capacity together with Site Manager
• Execute leadership regarding safety, quality and performance together with site manager
• Promote professional and supportive work environment with craft labor and subcontractors
• Identify and document deviations from plan regarding schedule, budget and quality
• Lead incident investigations at site for safety and quality incidents and drive corrective actions

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Substantial success in an industrial environment
• Experience in construction, hydro or journeymen trades
• Demonstrated leadership ability with craft labor
• Communication and interpersonal skills essential - works well and collaborates with people – team builder
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus
• Must have the ability to make logical decisions under pressures to resolve field problems
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control and/or hydraulic systems
• Position requires location at site and willingness to travel

Physical Capabilities

• This position will require a post offer physical analysis to confirm candidate is fit for duty
• Must be able to properly wear and utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, safety boots/shoes, fall protection harnesses, life jackets, etc
• Must be able to properly lift 50 lbs and carry it for 10 feet; Must be able to enter/exit through small entries (mandoors, 20 inch in diameter or larger)
• Must be able to climb ladders, climb steps, etc. on a daily basis; Must be able to evacuate a powerhouse on foot via steps
• Must be able to stand for several hours at a time on concrete floors
• Job requires work in confined space and work at heights