Substation Superintendent

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).

Build your career at Irby Construction.

Employees in this personnel classification shall possess a minimum of ten (10) or more years of substation construction experience. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as a superintendent for any craft within his/her area of responsibility. Such an employee shall also have in depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), and applicable utility owner safety standards.

Must be able to direct multiple crews. Demonstrated experience with substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection and control (P&C) wiring is required.

THIS JOB OPENING IS FOR OUR TULSA, OK REGION.

• Attend pre-construction meeting with PM/Estimator.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment etc. as required.
• Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and overall electrical scope of work.
• Assist in instituting construction plans
  • Organize crews & assign foreman to job task
• Generate list of required personnel & equipment.
• Generate initial list of required tooling.
• Arrange for personnel & equipment transfers to project.

Construction Duties

• Review and become familiar with multiple contracts.
• Accountable for quality of work to ensure that it is being performed according to specifications.
• Visit crews and monitor their safety, quality, & production.
• Assist the Foreman in coordination of major project activities
  • Such as critical tasks
• Get feedback from owner on quality, safety, schedule, materials etc.
• Attend all required project meetings with Owner as needed.
• Assist with updating schedules and/or progress reports.
• Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
• Verify that as-builts & progress charts are maintained.
• Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
• Have a good line of communication with inspector.
• Insure that all change-orders are documented and billed to the Owner.

General Duties

• Review personnel with Operations (i.e., personal evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, and performance matters).
• Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings (review if not attending).
• Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings (review if not attending).
• Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
• Accountable for cost, progress and schedule for duration of project.
• Assist BU with monthly forecast by the 10th of each month.
• Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel to support professional growth and workforce development.
• Follow up on any complaints (from owner, general public, or landowners).

• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational degree preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required; OSHA 10-Hour minimum.
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