[Hiring] Commissioning Superintendent @Blattner

Role Description

Blattner is expanding our energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This is a unique opportunity to help build this new business from the ground up, backed by a company with decades of proven success in the energy sector. This position will help us shape the processes and standards that carry this business forward to deliver end-to-end hybrid energy solutions.

The Commissioning Superintendent supervises Commissioning activities to ensure a safe, productive, and quality job is attained and costs are controlled in the construction discipline. Assists the site team in labor schedules, materials, tools, equipment and subcontractors within work discipline to effectively utilize all resources; and works with specifications and contract requirements. Provides input and technical expertise for power generating construction projects. Supports installation guidance as needed, QA/QC leadership, scheduling and owner correspondence as it relates to commissioning activities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Helps to set direction for Commissioning Foreman on-site to ensure use of all company resources and adherence to all company policies and state and federal regulations.
• Provides feedback to the Commissioning Foreman and ensures development of front-line onboarding, training, and mentoring.
• Supports the site in maintaining safe working conditions and safety procedures on the projects.
• Understands and enforces company, jobsite specific, federal, and state safety regulations on site.
• Responsible for the utilization of best safety practices, emphasizing special risks, site conditions, JHA’s, EHA’s and participation in the company CATS program.
• Monitors Blattner work including subcontractors to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Acts as a commissioning consultant to supervisory and field personnel in various electrical areas.
• Responsible for safe working conditions and procedures including verification of qualified and trained personnel.
• Communicates with Site Manager to update on project problem areas.
• Compares and continuously monitors actual costs to the job estimate and informs the Commissioning Foreman and Site Manager of cost over-runs.
• Assists the PM in establishing the Project testing and commissioning budget.
• Responsible for the safety and skill evaluation of Commissioning Forepersons.
• Provides General Contractor support of Engineering review, procurement, construction, and start-up of electrical systems.
• Arranges for engineering support and consultation needed for critical commissioning issues.
• Collaborates with corporate managers in obtaining state contractor licenses or electrician licenses.

Additional Job Functions:

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Identifies opportunities for streamlining work and reducing waste to improve efficiency.
• Performs auditing of Electrical safety, LOTO, testing, energization and commissioning programs.
• Assures that all testing and commissioning workers are qualified and trained.
• Follows through to ensure timely training is provided.
• Mentors Commissioning Foreman on work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Knowledge of Electrical Overhead Transmission; Electrical Underground and Collection systems; Substation Construction; Transmission Utility Interconnect; Electrical Engineering Communication System.
• Substantial construction field experience, as well as the ability to perform administrative tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Basic understanding of safety construction, commissioning, and testing electrical systems.
• Ability to supervise many employees.
• Good communication skills to deal with owners, subcontractors, and employees.
• Possess a solid understanding of tracking job progress and costing.
• Knowledgeable in National Electrical Testing Association (NETA).
• Knowledgeable in NFPA 70E.
• Knowledgeable in Scada Systems.
• Extensive travel required and may fill in for commissioning foremen, with one week working remote from home per month.

Compensation

$138,661.00 - $201,059.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

Company Description

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity.

Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.