Superintendent - Substations - Michels Power, Inc. at Michels

<h1><strong>Superintendent – Substations</strong></h1> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Various<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time<br><strong>Travel:</strong> Required</p> <hr> <h2><strong>Building the Substations That Power the Grid</strong></h2> <p>Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or critical infrastructure, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.</p> <p>Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We deliver projects across <strong>substations, transmission, distribution systems, renewable energy, and oil &amp; gas infrastructure</strong>, as well as emergency power restoration.</p> <p>Our Substation teams play a vital role in delivering <strong>greenfield construction, brownfield upgrades, and complex electrical infrastructure projects</strong> that strengthen grid reliability nationwide.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>Position Objective</strong></h2> <p>The <strong>Superintendent – Substations</strong> directs field activities of personnel engaged in substation construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing work safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude and fostering teamwork across crews, subcontractors, and project teams.</p> <hr> <h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Promote and maintain a strong <strong>safety culture</strong>, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations</li> <li>Supervise and assign <strong>General Foremen and field crews</strong>, including participation in union hiring processes</li> <li>Recruit, select, and manage union workforce in coordination with <strong>IBEW halls and business agents</strong></li> <li>Ensure <strong>quality control and adherence to company standards and safety policies</strong></li> <li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with <strong>local unions</strong>, ensuring compliance with agreements</li> <li>Assist General Foremen in <strong>scheduling crews, tools, and equipment</strong> to maximize productivity and minimize downtime</li> <li>Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to <strong>develop and maintain project schedules</strong></li> <li>Review production, monitor work progress, and take corrective actions to maintain <strong>profitability and performance</strong></li> <li>Approve <strong>timesheets, pay sheets, and daily field reports</strong></li> <li>Support Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators in <strong>bidding and constructability planning</strong></li> <li>Assist with review and approval of <strong>as-built documentation</strong></li> <li>Coordinate with Project teams to ensure <strong>material availability, subcontractor management, and contract compliance</strong></li> <li>Support assembly of <strong>project closeout documentation</strong></li> <li>Train, mentor, and develop field personnel while <strong>holding teams accountable for performance</strong></li> <li>Lead <strong>on-the-job training and safety tailgate meetings</strong></li> <li>Perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent</li> <li><strong>5–7+ years of relevant construction experience</strong> <em>(substation or utility construction preferred)</em></li> <li>OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification</li> <li>Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record</li> <li>Proficiency with <strong>Microsoft Office Suite</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>10+ years of substation field experience</strong></li> <li>Experience with <strong>greenfield and brownfield substation construction</strong></li> <li>Understanding of <strong>substation switching procedures and safety practices</strong></li> <li>Experience coordinating with <strong>IBEW union labor and workforce planning</strong></li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>drawings, specifications, and field execution</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Managerial Developmental Competencies</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Decision Quality</li> <li>Cultivates Innovation</li> <li>Resourcefulness</li> <li>Directs Work</li> <li>Ensures Accountability</li> <li>Collaborates</li> <li>Manages Conflict</li> <li>Attracts, Develops, and Retains Talent</li> <li>Builds Effective Teams</li> <li>Drives Engagement</li> <li>Managerial Courage</li> <li>Being Resilient</li> <li>Situational Adaptability</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Work Environment &amp; Physical Demands</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Work performed in <strong>active construction environments and outdoor conditions</strong></li> <li>Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and working in physically demanding conditions</li> <li>Ability to regularly <strong>lift, push, or pull 25 pounds and frequently up to 50 pounds</strong></li> <li>Exposure to <strong>weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels</strong></li> <li>Requires <strong>close, distance, color, and depth vision with focus adjustment</strong></li> <li>Travel required depending on project assignments</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Why Michels Power, Inc.?</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Ranked <strong>No. 1 Electrical Transmission &amp; Distribution Contractor</strong> by Engineering News-Record</li> <li>Industry leader in <strong>substation and transmission construction</strong></li> <li>Family-owned company with long-term stability and growth</li> <li>Invests approximately <strong>$5,000 per employee annually in training and development</strong></li> <li>Work on <strong>high-impact infrastructure projects across the U.S.</strong></li> <li>Strong safety culture—<strong>everyone is responsible</strong></li> <li>Part of one of North America’s most diversified infrastructure contractors</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Comprehensive Benefits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance</li> <li>HSA / FSA Options</li> <li>Short- and Long-Term Disability</li> <li>401(k) Retirement Plan</li> <li>Legal &amp; Identity Protection Plans</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><strong>Why You?</strong></h2> <ul> <li>You are a <strong>hands-on field leader</strong> who thrives in dynamic project environments</li> <li>You value <strong>safety, accountability, and high-quality execution</strong></li> <li>You enjoy leading crews and developing teams</li> <li>You excel in managing <strong>multiple priorities and complex field coordination</strong></li> <li>You want to contribute to infrastructure that powers <strong>communities and the energy grid</strong></li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Join Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you lead the teams that power progress.</strong></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/">https://www.michels.us/website-user-privacy-policy/</a></p></div>