Electrical Construction Supervisor

Ormat•Heber, CA

11d

About The Position

The Electrical Construction Supervisor oversees industrial electrical installation at various installation locations and provides construction management and contract-supply completion experience. The role contributes throughout the project cycle, including bid and cost analysis, confirmation of electrical designs, project scheduling assistance, evaluation of third-party contract bids, and quality assurance of electrical installations. The position manages complex projects and supervises electrical construction crews, including company employees and subcontractors. It oversees planning, tracking, and reporting for electrical engineering and interconnection work; establishes budgets; and performs or oversees feasibility studies, project analyses, calculations, and designs. The supervisor supports construction organizations, facility planning and system upgrades, permitting and regulatory activities, and implementation of applicable safety requirements, electrical codes, and regulations. The role involves coordinating with diverse stakeholders on development and expansion projects for high-voltage interconnection and transmission facilities. Extensive travel to other locations, including international and rural areas, is required and may involve extended time away from home. The employee must be able to work weekends or holidays when necessary and meet the stated driving and physical requirements.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician qualification or an associate degree in electrical engineering.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be accountable for individual and team results.
Ability to motivate self and others to set and achieve high performance standards.
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to understand and communicate information needed to perform job duties safely and efficiently.
Ability to use and acquire knowledge of computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and use of the Internet.
Valid driver’s license at all times, with a driving record acceptable under ORMAT’s Safe Driving policy.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely, enter and exit without assistance, remain alert while driving continuously, and read and understand maps.
Ability to lift 50 pounds periodically.
Ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and outdoors in difficult weather conditions.
Ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and off-road.
Ability to frequently climb ladders and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Ability to wear protective equipment and fire-retardant clothing when required.
Ability to sit 50% of the time and stand 50% of the time.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including internationally and to rural areas, sometimes with extended periods away from home.
Ability and willingness to work weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects of high complexity.
Supervise electrical construction crews, including company employees and subcontractors.
Oversee formal planning, tracking, and reporting of project electrical engineering and interconnection work.
Establish budgets, including estimating requirements for internal and external engineering work.
Perform and oversee preparation of electrical and structural feasibility studies, electrical system and project analyses, calculations, and designs.
Respond to construction organization needs.
Support planning and scoping of new facilities and system upgrades.
Support local permitting and regulatory activities.
Ensure implementation of applicable safety requirements, electrical codes, and regulations during project execution.
Coordinate with individuals to define and carry out work requirements for initial development and project expansions involving high-voltage interconnection and transmission facilities.
Operate a vehicle safely and meet the stated driving requirements.
Travel extensively to other locations, including international and rural areas, sometimes for extended periods away from home.
Work weekends and/or holidays when necessary.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.