Electrical Manager HV

Bureau Veritas•Leesville, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Manager coordinates planning for contractors and craft activities at a utility-scale solar site and develops strong working relationships by providing superior service. The role oversees the quality of electrical project installation, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and the DC collection system. It works with engineering, site management, the owner’s project manager, contractors, and craft workers to help ensure project work complies with drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents. The position also monitors contractor safety, quality, efficiency, resources, procurement, staffing, and coordination with other site activities. This position requires 100% travel and follows a rotational schedule of three weeks on and six days off, Thursday through Tuesday. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve varied weather, heat, cold, humidity, dampness, noise, uneven or slippery surfaces, machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Physical activities include climbing ladders and scaffolds, working in confined spaces, traversing uneven terrain, and lifting or carrying items.

Requirements

At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of DC and medium-voltage cables.
Knowledge of current injection, Hi-pot, capacitance discharge, contact resistance, Megger, TTR, Doble, and other cable and equipment testing methods.
Working knowledge of electrical drawings, sketches, and prints; underground duct banks and trenching; manholes and vaults for collection systems; underground and pad-mount transformer usage; and SCADA systems used in the power industry.
At least 3 years of renewable energy experience in wind, solar, or battery.
Valid state driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to travel as required.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check; additional pre-employment drug screens may be required based on job responsibility.
Knowledge of LOTO safety procedures and implementation.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage shifting priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact positively and effectively with contractors.
Regular, reliable, and predictable performance.
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to meet the described physical and environmental demands, including climbing, working in confined spaces, lifting or carrying loads, responding to sounds and hazards, wearing personal protective gear, and working in varied weather and site conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in occupational safety and health, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality installation of electrical project components, including underground cabling, module-to-module wiring, combiner box terminations, and the DC collection system.
Review drawings, constructability, and submittals, and provide feedback to the engineering team to verify that materials, equipment, and workmanship conform to specifications and updated contract documents.
Work with the Site Manager and the owner’s Project Manager to review project schedules and updates.
Supervise the work team and ensure quality control.
Manage coordination with personnel responsible for connecting the project power grid to the existing transmission system.
Attend and participate in project meetings and liaise among engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure electrical project components comply with drawings and specifications.
Establish and nurture a teamwork environment within the project team.
Maintain relationships with site visitors, including customers and contractors.
Review logistics and suggest improvements.
Review and monitor contractors’ procurement of electrical resources, work methods, staffing, look-ahead schedules, and coordination with other site activities.
Work with engineering staff to ensure plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs are transmitted accurately and promptly to subcontractors.
Monitor contractors’ safety, quality, and efficiency on each project.
Ensure owner-supplied subcontract crews have the resources and support they need.