Chief Electrician

Chief Electrician

The primary role of the Chief Electrician is to direct the activities and tasks of the electrical underground and surface personnel to ensure that the installation, alteration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Provides technical and operational expertise for design, estimates, mobilization, obtaining quates selecting materials and equipment (procurement process) with respect to electrical installations at Redpath projects ensuring adherence to safety policies, practices, and regulations.

The incumbent assigns duties and inspects the work of a group of electricians, apprentices, and helpers and directs and oversees some of the more difficult electrical tasks

1. Assigns, schedules, supervises and lays out the work assignments.
2. Maintains records of assigned electrical projects including completion date, supplies and equipment used and costs incurred.
3. Orders, receives and distributes supplies for assigned projects to electrical staff in a timely and efficient manner to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
4. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of parts and equipment to ensure electrical systems and equipment can be repaired in a timely and effective manner.
5. Coordinates activities of the electricians with activities of other departments to ensure successful completion of projects and goals.
6. Identifies and troubleshoots complex electrical problems and facilitates repairs to defects in electrical systems and equipment, which involves the performance of electrical tasks.
7. Conducts a preventative maintenance inspection program in order to proactively identify and correct any electrical systems or equipment which might lead to electrical maintenance problems or failures.
8. Responsible for site electrical inspections and provided corrective solutions.
9. Reviews and monitors safety procedures to ensure electricians are following Redpath USA Corporation and client safety policies as well as any electrical industry recognized safety procedures and policies. 10. Maintains service records of all key electrical equipment as required and as needed to meet any state or Federal requirements.
11. Provides cost and time estimates for electrical projects as requested. 12. Plans and coordinates in the design of new equipment installations including selection of appropriate electrical panels, wire sizes, disconnects, etc.to meet project needs. 13. Provide budget and detailed electrical estimates to estimating personnel. 14. Provide project mobilization and technical support. 15. Accountable for Redpath's compliance with electrical standards, policies and procedures 16.

Collaborates approval of all electrical equipment selection. 17. Audits electrical installations, procedures and compliance with legislation 18. Develop guidelines for electrical installations with respect to best practices and QA/QC requirements. 19. Review of proposals, estimates, designs and budgets related to electrical installations and equipment. 20. Review and comment on electrical scopes, designs and methodologies generated by other members of the team.

21. Accountable and responsible to ensure Electrical Engineering specifications and criteria comply with applicable government (OSHA, MSHA, EPA, etc.) and corporate codes, practices, policies, standards, and specifications.
22. Develop, propose and implement as appropriate new technologies. 23. Maintain confidentiality with respect to Redpath USA Corporation and client business information. 24. Ensures electricians have appropriate resources to complete their duties such as training, tools, and instructions.
25. Manages competing customer requirements with available resources to deliver services in the most efficient method.
26. Performs administrative functions to fulfill business operational needs and review staff work for accuracy.
27. Ensure that workers are qualified and capable of safely performing assigned work. 28. Responsible for the hiring, evaluation, commendation, training, disciplinary action, and dismissals regarding supervised staff. 29. Complies with and ensure…