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Electrical Supervisor I

Vanderlande Industries Inc
United States
Jan 15, 2025
Job TitleElectrical Supervisor I Job Description Overview: Vanderlande's Site Management Department manages the Installation and project execution of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for our customers throughout North America. The increasing number of new projects and their geographical spread means the team is growing and expanding. You will report hierarchically to the Electrical Department Manager, and daily to the Electrical Site Manager and/or Construction Manager. In this position, you will be working within a Site Management project team to manage the installation of material handling automation and sortation systems. You will directly oversee and report on the progress of one (or more) electrical subcontractor(s) working on large and complex projects, ensuring the electrical installation is performed safely while maintaining compliance with quality standards, project specifications, and technical requirements. Position Summary: This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of electrical subcontractors on a project site, reporting of progress, and independently resolving and/or reporting of issues pertaining to electrical project scope. You will confirm that electrical subcontractors adhere to detailed engineering drawings and resolve or escalate any discrepancies in the customer standards, provided drawings or other documentation. The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily progress of our electrical subcontractors across all the electrical activities involved in the installation of our automated material handling systems on projects. You are expected to be initiative-taking in reporting requirements, resolving and/or informing the Electrical Site Manager of any logistical, technical, or schedule issues, ensuring effective communication with all required parties regarding progress, out of scope work, non-conformities, and all other site related issues. This role is up to 100% travel, and it is expected to work 50 to 60 hours per week with overtime after 40 hours worked. This position includes a cost covered home leave benefit at 8-week intervals, phone, computer, as well as training opportunities relevant to the position. Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities): Responsible for directly supervising the safe installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, associated materials, and equipment within the project. Responsible for the daily oversight of electrical subcontractor's site personnel, including areas worked, headcount by activity, daily progress tracking and reporting. Directly responsible for providing information requested by subcontractors regarding scope and design. Engages with 3rd party vendors to ensure adherence to the electrical installation requirements. * Coordinate with Site Management to ensure that all project milestones are tracked, and revisions are communicated in a timely manner to meet scope, budget and project construction schedules. Oversee the routing, sizing, and installation of conduit, cable tray, wireways, boxes, cabling, and devices are installed in an acceptable manner to meet Vanderlande and customer requirements. Ensure that all aspects of the electrical installation are installed per detailed engineering drawings, and that any redline updates are distributed to the electrical subcontractor(s) as well as the project engineering team. Validate and maintain all required turnover documentation from the electrical subcontractor(s). To include but not limited to area ready report, installation completion checks, pre-power checks, power on test reports, field wiring test reports, precommisioning checks, and system/area turnover documentation. Position Description: * Ensured subcontractors execute safe installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, associated materials, and equipment within the material handling industry. * Ensure that all wires and cables are installed, labeled, and connected as detailed in engineering drawings and schematics. * Ensure I/O checkout of completed systems match the engineering drawings. * Ensure all industrial networking is installed and certified as required within the engineering detailed drawings. * Work with Electrical Site Managers and Supervisors to find innovations and improvements to efficiency in project schedules. * Accountable for the on-site supervision of assigned electrical subcontractors in a manner that ensures the completion of project activities within established schedule and quality standards. Must have the ability to evaluate progress against set goals. * Assist the Electrical Site Manager in reviewing project documents, plans, and specifications, directing installation activities, resolving construction difficulties, coordinating field installations, project close-outs, and developing and/or maintaining customer/client relationships * Complete all assigned tasks within the required time constraints and quality standards * Assist with routine equipment trial runs to ensure that it meets specifications and ensure equipment is installed to Vanderlande and/or client standards * Provide additional assistance with training of electrical subcontractors concerning the installation of Vanderlande and 3rd party equipment. Required Qualifications and Experience: * Ability to travel on short notice and spend up to 100% of the time traveling * Must be willing to work on call, weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as required. * Knowledge of conduit and containment routing and the ability to validate it's installation. * Ability to read, understand, red line, and challenge electrical layout drawings, standards, and schematic * Ability to troubleshoot complex control and motor wiring circuit problems * Exhibits leadership by example * 3-5 years material handling or automation industry experience * Monitor and manage quality, time, costs and provision of information Required Education: * High School Diploma or equivalent * OSHA 30 certification Required Competencies: Proactive safety management skills. Ability to work in a team, as a team player. Demonstrated ability to communicate well verbally and in writing. Strong computer skills; Microsoft office suite and specialty programs. Adaptability to different or evolving situations/environments. Strong customer service skills; customer facing position. Ability to work independently and be fully self-motivated. Excellent time management skills; dual responsibilities of site and office. Deadline oriented; on time, every time. Financial stewardship; managing electrical budget and cost. Solution finding; ability to resolve ambiguity and mange complexity. Preferred Qualification, Education, and Experience: * Working experience with material handling equipment. * Experience with AGVS, AS/RS, or conveyors. * Journeyman electrical license. Detailed knowledge and experience in a technical or specialty area. Position Type: This is a full-time position with an expectation to work an average of 50 to 60 hours per week. Must be willing to work up to 7 days a week with paid overtime after 40 hours. Travel: This position requires up to 100% travel. Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment/physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. * Substantial to extensive amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting. * Will talk and hear to communicate. * Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. * May require picking up, lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50lbs. * May require working at heights, climbing ladders, stairways, and possible work from platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. * Working in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing proper PPE. * Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and high noise levels. * Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and safety toed work boots with a minimum 6" ankle. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, eligible to receive an hourly rate and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent. Hourly rate: $38.25-$42.50 Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.