Sr Construction Superintendent I

Duquesne Light Company • Pittsburgh, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania. Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team! Overall Purpose: Plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises activities of field personnel and contractors to effectively construct selected projects within the DLC system which includes Substation, Transmission, Distribution, Civil, etc. This position also secures traffic permits, initiates requests for substation work permits, ECP's, DOC and SOC clearance permits, reports on clearance permits and ensures any customers affected by a scheduled outage are notified. This position has responsibility for safety, schedule and budget adherence. Location: This role is primarily on-site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Woods Run Complex.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in lieu of degree
• Seven (7) years relevant experience
• Electric utility experience strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of electric utility Transmission and Distribution lines and protection schemes
• Experience in construction of distribution lines and associated equipment
• Experience with substation Equipment Clearance Permits (ECP) and able to attain ECP qualification
• Leadership experience in the field as a crew supervisor, crew leader, General Foreman, etc

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction and maintenance performed by DLC and contract personnel to ensure work is completed safely, achieves expected levels of performance and is completed within budget and on schedule.
• Requires all personnel to follow all company and departmental procedures and regulations, including all safety requirements.
• Ensures daily jobsite safety briefings are held, and monitors them for quality and thoroughness.
• Maintains and provides required daily, weekly and monthly force and safety reports as required.
• Assists in the preparation of construction contract scopes of work using information on engineering drawings, from site visits and project engineers, material management and operating departments.
• Provides constructability opinions and input.
• Initiates RFIs and Project Change Requests when necessary.
• Plans and analyzes assigned projects, establishes schedules and project parameters and sets procedures to accomplish the scope of work.
• Secures and coordinates outages and permits for construction work.

Benefits

• We live by our values!
• We are safe above all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
• We are guided by our commitment to integrity and never compromising on ethics.
• We are dependable , collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
• We believe in equity and equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
• We are ingrained in our community ; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees