Battery Storage (BESS) Superintendent

Irby Construction Company•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company, a leader in power industry infrastructure for over 75 years, is seeking a Battery Storage (BESS) Superintendent for the Greater Austin Area. This role requires a minimum of ten years of BESS construction experience and the ability to manage multiple crews. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and utility owner safety standards, along with demonstrated experience with substation equipment. Irby offers an inclusive, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear career growth opportunities, backed by the stability of its parent company, Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR).

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) or more years of Battery Storage (BESS) construction experience.
Possess all skills required for assignment as a superintendent for any craft within the area of responsibility.
In-depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
Ability to direct multiple crews.
Demonstrated experience with substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control (P&C) wiring.
High school diploma or GED required.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10-Hour minimum.
Working knowledge of NESC, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and applicable utility owner safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, grounding plans, and equipment layout drawings.
Knowledge of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction including battery enclosure installation, DC electrical systems, inverter and PCS setup, and integration with utility-scale substation and BESS infrastructure.
Familiarity with NFPA 855 (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems) and applicable IEEE standards for energy storage system installations.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to stay out of town.
Available to travel as the project requires.
Willing to work over-time and be able to work extended periods of time.
Walking and working across uneven terrain.
Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
Must be able to work outside 100% of the time in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, snow).
Able to lift in excess of 50 pounds on a daily basis.
Willing to work off the ground in man baskets (normal working heights 20’-60’, possibility of 120’ heights).
Must be able to work around energized systems.
Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend pre-construction meetings with PM/Estimator.
Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment.
Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and electrical scope of work.
Assist in instituting construction plans.
Organize crews and assign foremen to job tasks.
Generate lists of required personnel, equipment, and tooling.
Arrange for personnel and equipment transfers to projects.
Review and become familiar with multiple contracts.
Ensure quality of work is performed according to specifications.
Visit crews to monitor safety, quality, and production.
Assist foremen in coordinating major project activities and critical tasks.
Obtain feedback from the owner on quality, safety, schedule, and materials.
Attend required project meetings with the owner.
Assist with updating schedules and progress reports.
Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
Verify that as-builts and progress charts are maintained.
Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
Oversee installation of BESS equipment (enclosures, inverters, PCS, DC cabling, BMS) in compliance with OEM specifications, project drawings, and NFPA 855.
Coordinate with BESS OEM vendor representatives and commissioning engineers during FAT, SAT, and system energization.
Enforce BESS-specific safety protocols (thermal runaway prevention, DC arc flash compliance, emergency response plans) per NFPA 855 and utility owner requirements.
Maintain good communication with inspectors.
Ensure all change-orders are documented and billed to the owner.
Review personnel matters with Operations (evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, performance).
Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings.
Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings.
Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for the duration of the project.
Assist BU with monthly forecasts by the 10th of each month.
Accountable for compliance with the safety program and review all accidents.
Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel for professional growth and workforce development.
Follow up on complaints from owners, the general public, or landowners.
May work in storm restoration operations.
May attend training classes or seminars.