Powerline Superintendent

BLS Electrical Inc•Odessa, TX

14d

About The Position

This position is a component of the Power line Division of BLS Electrical (BLSE) and reports directly to the Branch Manager overseeing the division within BLSE. Incumbent will provide a full range of responsibilities pertaining to project management and customer service within the high voltage field. Continually participate in ongoing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction, company profit, and personal job mastery. All jobs shall be conducted in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or higher level.
Accredited Journeyman Lineman and six (6) years Lineman experience.
Prior management experience with a history of hiring, reviewing your direct reports, coaching, and training.
Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred.
Journeyman Lineman or Master Lineman License for state of work.
Able to communicate effectively (i.e., reading, writing, speaking) in the English language.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point) preferred and extensive knowledge in the electrical industrial construction industry.
Honest, professional, competent, organized, pay attention to detail, dependable, thorough, team oriented, safety conscious, strong work ethic, self-driven with minimal or no supervision.
Able to think analytically and employ problem resolution.
Be extremely safety conscious.
Know how a job is built and can personally run electrical construction of significant magnitude and complexity.
Able to understand a contract.
Able to communicate and coordinate with supervisors and foreman as well as have the abilities of a politically attuned communicator with dynamic presentation skills.
Able to sort out very complex problems and create a simple and unambiguous action plan with a critical path to solve those problems.
Possess a high level of integrity to ensure the security of confidential information and discretion.
Must have a proactive, positive, and professional approach and attitude.
Able to provide your own hand tools.
Able to read blueprints.
Possess a safe driving record.
Able to obtain a DOT Medical card and keep it current throughout employment; if operating BLSE fleet/equipment.
Competent documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Some sales background preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and oversee project scope and deliverables while managing the constraints.
Create clear and attainable project objectives and directly oversee project quality.
Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to contractual agreements and within budget.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones.
Meet with branch manager/COO to make sure that goals are being met.
Identify potential crises, proactively manage changes in scope, and develop contingency plans.
Process changes to meet the projects’ changing needs and requirements according to established management of change processes.
Ensure the implementation, communication, and endorsement of the health and safety policy.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately.
Manage day-to-day customer interaction and customer expectations.
Effectively communicate with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
Build, develop, and grow business relationships in the area.
Promote new customer growth in the area BLSE serves.
Determine and assess the need for additional personnel.
Work closely with Branch Manager, COO, and Human Resources to assist with job interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Acquire all needed resources and directly oversee all Supervisors and their job functions.
Effectively communicate project expectations to Supervisors and other stake holders.
Oversee and manage the overall use and procurement of materials.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within all employees reporting to Powerline Superintendent.
Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise your team; always influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their work.
Appoint Supervisors for pertinent areas.
Direct Supervisors in assigning crew makeup and job execution.
Ensure that direct reports are aware that they are expected to meet their responsibilities regarding the health and safety programs. Periodically review and report progress toward meeting those objectives.
Encourage employees to report unsafe or unhealthy actions or behaviors.
Fulfill the responsibilities for all vacant subordinate Supervisory positions.
Meet all the requirements of Journeyman Lineman.
Always demonstrate a high personal example of health and safety standards and in all places.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to layout the Supervisors.
Be familiar with the provisions of the OSHA and MSHA Health and Safety Acts, federal and state regulations as they apply to work areas under your control.
Ensure all High Voltage equipment and PPE are in good working order and tested to meet OSHA and BLSE requirements.
Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications, as applicable.
Perform any other duties or assignments as directed by BLSE Management.