Electrical Superintendent

Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers•United States,

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent leads and manages electrical functions across a project or operation, ensuring electrical systems, infrastructure, and personnel operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable regulations, company standards, and client requirements. The role provides technical leadership for electrical maintenance, construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, working collaboratively with operations, engineering, planning, and HSE teams. It also provides leadership through coaching, mentorship, supervision, and development, with a focus on a safe and inclusive environment. The position oversees electrical supervisors, tradespeople, apprentices, and contractors in surface and underground work areas; coordinates work and resources; supports project and operational requirements; and maintains electrical safety, compliance, reliability, documentation, and team development. The position may require work exceeding 40 hours per week, overtime, days and nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Required journeyman electrician qualification or equivalent recognized electrical trade credential.
7–10 years of electrical experience in mining, construction, heavy industry, or electrical maintenance, including 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety requirements, codes, standards, and OSHA/MSHA regulations applicable to the work.
Knowledge of power distribution, motor control, protection systems, industrial controls, and electrical maintenance practices.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, manuals, and technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop team members and work effectively across departments and with clients and contractors.
Ability to pass a background clearance check, drug screening, and physical.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
High level of attention to detail, neatness, and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work overtime and days and nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, diploma, or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Electrical Systems, or a related field.
Underground mining experience.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage power systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct electrical supervisors, tradespeople, apprentices, and contractors across surface and underground work areas.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize electrical work to support safe execution, operational readiness, and project schedules.
Ensure personnel have the training, tools, information, and resources needed to work safely and effectively.
Coordinate electrical activities with operations, engineering, maintenance, planning, procurement, and HSE teams.
Ensure electrical work complies with applicable legislation, electrical codes, company standards, and client requirements.
Inspect and audit electrical installations, work practices, and documentation, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
Maintain electrical procedures, standards, and quality requirements, and support risk assessments and incident investigations.
Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex electrical issues.
Monitor electrical system and equipment performance and identify improvements to safety, reliability, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
Support electrical design reviews, equipment selection, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
Manage electrical labor, contractors, materials, tools, critical spares, and budgets to meet operational and project requirements.
Review electrical scopes, drawings, schematics, estimates, schedules, and technical documentation for completeness and constructability.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure training and competency programs meet current and future operational needs.
Support recruitment, performance management, recognition, corrective action, and other employee matters for supervised staff.
Ensure inspections, maintenance records, work orders, test results, and other electrical documentation are accurate and completed on time.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with Redpath policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Perform additional tasks as directed by Project Leadership and assist other job functions as required.
If operating a company vehicle, meet company vehicle eligibility requirements and maintain a current state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Keep work areas safe and free of hazards and perform Field Level Risk Assessments.
Comprehend written and verbal instructions needed to perform duties safely and efficiently.
Comply with daily, weekly, and monthly safety directives, policies, and procedures, and ensure compliance with applicable Redpath policies and procedures.
Comply with Redpath Core Competencies.
Work in excess of 40 hours per week, overtime, days and nights, weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as required.