Senior Electrical Superintendent

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Heavy Civil and Underground Construction to fill a lead role as a Senior Electrical Superintendent providing support for our heavy civil construction and tunnel projects, including planning, scheduling, benchmarking, logistics, and overseeing production staff on projects in North America. This position requires regular travel to various construction jobsites across the United States and Canada.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning and layout of the project’s electrical infrastructure in compliance with the NEC and OSHA.
• Identifying and procurement of equipment and materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Coordination with the project schedule and budget to ensure the timely advancement of the project from an electrical perspective.
• Coordination with vendors and suppliers of electrical equipment and project equipment to ensure compliance and compatibility.
• Engage with all related work such as Lighting, Grounding, UG & Surface Communication Systems, IT systems, Fiber Optic networks, CCTV systems, as required.
• Ability to provide on-site training for the workers, both electrical and construction trades, as needed for daily tasks and any specialized training such as NEC, NFP70e, OSHA, medium voltage installations, and maintenance of electrically powered equipment utilized by the project.
• Engagement with the estimating group for the development of material and equipment buyout requirements and power consumption estimates.
• Support for the safety department in the development of safety plans, procedures, and JHAs related to electrical items.
• Plan for construction activities related to electrical equipment.
• Support and oversight for TBM assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, and production performance.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of experience in the electrical construction industry at the trainee or wireman level
• 5+ years of experience at the foreman level or above
• 3+ years of experience in the Mining or Tunneling industry
• 2+ years of experience working with High-Powered Tunneling Machines
• Experience with complex electrical systems, controls, and troubleshooting
• Ability to lead and direct Electrical personnel in the work assigned

SKILLS:

• Proficiency with computer programs such as Office, Adobe, Excel, Word, Teams, and CAD.
• Ability to work with PLC Programming platforms such as Siemens, GE, and Allen-Bradley.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction principles, with the ability to read plans and specifications.
• Attention to Detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies.

OTHER:

• The primary work environment is project site work, including the tunnel and tunnel boring machine, and the project site office environment.
• This position requires up to 75% travel across the United States and Canada to oversee and manage on-site electrical operations for Obayashi’s projects.
• A valid driver’s license and a Passport will be required.
• Able to work after hours, weekends, and on call when needed.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to lift and/or lift up to 40 lbs.

BENEFITS:

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and a Benefits Package, including:

• Medical PPO Plan and HDHP
• Dental DPO Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Matching

Employee benefits are 100% covered by Obayashi, and family coverage is covered at 80%.

About Obayashi

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee, unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call (650) 952-4910.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.