Electrical Superintendent

Ace Electric • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent oversees operations and field personnel responsible for installing, adding to, and repairing electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment on assigned jobs. The role reports to the Project Manager and involves travel. The Superintendent leads field staff, coordinates job planning and materials, supports safety and compliance, and works with fabrication to improve installation efficiency and cost savings.

The position requires working in varied outdoor and indoor conditions, including weather extremes, restricted spaces, and locations at heights up to 90 feet. Work may involve ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, personal protective equipment, and personal tools. The schedule is 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, including night shifts; rotating 24-hour on-call duty may also be required.

Ace Electric describes its mission as identifying, hiring, training, and retaining the best people. The company offers access to Ace University, including apprenticeship, leadership training, and skill-building classes.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Journeyman Electrician qualification or completion of an Apprenticeship Program.
• Minimum of 6 years of electrical experience is preferred, particularly in industrial or commercial construction.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong commercial and industrial electrical background.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using electrical test equipment such as DMM, Megger, PQM, UCT, and an IR camera.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a specialized electrical service vehicle.
• Ability to demonstrate computer and keyboard skills.
• Training in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to organize customer- and company-specific information and documentation.
• Ability to maintain productivity, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Effective professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be on rotating 24-hour call as needed.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, including night shifts.
• Ability to work in all weather elements, including heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and season.
• Ability to carry required personal tools; the waist tool belt weighs approximately 30 pounds.
• Ability to work from, transport, and relocate ladders without assistance, while staying within ladder weight capacity.
• Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work areas.
• Ability to work in restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to identify wire colors; read blueprints, drawings, and schematics; and follow safe work procedures.
• Ability to operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
• Ability to hear and see well, naturally or with correction.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Tolerance for prolonged standing and movement on foot; ability to climb all types of ladders and perform repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Hiring requirements include references, background check, drug-screen testing, and a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 6 years of electrical experience, preferably in industrial or commercial construction.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all field personnel on the project, including orientation, timekeeping, daily reports, safety reports, accident reports, and disciplinary reports.
• May serve as the Site Safety Representative for the project.
• Perform construction takeoffs using the bid estimate as a guideline and plan the job for efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure materials are ordered and received in time to comply with the job work schedule.
• Coordinate with Fabrication to maximize savings on field-material installation, including labor.
• Maintain personal tools as directed by Leadership.
• Follow the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Policy and Procedure Manual, and require field employees under the Superintendent’s leadership to do the same.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Access to Ace University, including apprenticeship, leadership training, and skill-building classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED