Installation Supervisor - Onsite

Title: Installation Supervisor - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

substation construction,
medium voltage, low voltage,
installation,
HV compound, HV system, HV cable, pulling, termination, HV Main circuit equipment, breakers, reactors, resistors, arresters, CTs,
HVDC converter, switching stations, onshore, offshore, HVDC Installation,
Transformers converter, AC, LV control, power cables, AC GIS, AIS installations,
conduit fill, cable tray fill, cable routing, raceway drawings, electrical drawings, construction drawings,
routine inspections, quality checks, Manage shift schedules, work assignments, OSHA regulations, compliance standards, quality control, programming, execution,
RAMS documentation, waste management, housekeeping,
ITR inspections, calibrated tools, calibrated equipment, installation methods, queries

Description:

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

5-10 years of experience in substation construction (preferably medium voltage; low voltage experience also acceptable).Supervisor should have experience in installation work of various sizes, complexities, and technologies. A must is experience working within a live HV compound and how to achieve safety from the HV system. Below is a list of preferred
experience and knowledge required, practical as well as theoretical preferred.

HVDC converter / switching stations, onshore and / or offshore.
Transformers converter and / or AC.
HV cable, pulling and termination.
LV control & power cables, pulling and termination.
HV Main circuit equipment including breakers, reactors, resistors, arresters, CTs, etc.
AC GIS and / or AIS installations.

Key Tasks:
Supervise night shift crews (1-2 teams) performing cable pulling and some terminations.
Ensure proper installation of conduit fill, cable tray fill, and cable routing according to raceway drawings.
Review and interpret electrical and raceway drawings to resolve on-site issues.
Escalate or document unresolved issues for further review.
Coordinate with day shift team to ensure continuity of work.
Maintain safety and compliance standards during shift operations.
Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on work performed.
Manage shift schedules and work assignments.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Substation experience highly preferred.
Background in both medium voltage and low voltage systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions based on construction drawings.

Education:
Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.

Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required).

Certifications:
OSHA 30 certification required.

Responsibilities:

The Installation Supervisor organizes, and coordinates the client activities related to installation work and test of the equipment on site, within the field of responsibility related to installation. The Installation Supervisor is a project site based role, and they report directly to the Regional Manager of HVDC Installation.
They are involved on all aspects of the installation scope including client, quality control, programme, and execution.
Reporting to the Installation Manager at the site level, the Installation Supervisor will typically act as the Installation Managers second. Processes for these responsibilities can be found within the Adonis online system. The responsibility to complete these tasks falls onto the Installation Manager, however it will be the role of the Installation Supervisor to assist in the completion of these tasks, in a more visible presence on site. This document provides the minimum ex pected from an Installation Supervisor working on a client site, however the below list is non exhaustive. When this description states ensures , the responsibility sits with another function, but the Installation Supervisor should check that this work is being done.

Reports and gives assistance to the following based on the installation scope.
Site Manager Any communication with the Site Manager is done via the Installation Manager following to correct lines of communication. In the absence of the Installation Manager, the Installation Supervisor will provide planning information and coordination over all activities. Ensures that the Site Manager is given all the necessary information to report back within the project.
Installation Manager At site level, an Installation Supervisor reports directly to the Installation Manager and receives their daily tasks from the Installation Manager.
Civil Construction Representative Co-ordinates the installation work with the civil team.
client Team Aids the client team with all matters relating to the installation scope. This can include the control of work areas, review of RAMS documentation and general co-ordination.
Quality Team Raises quality concerns and provides information relating to all installation scope QITs.
Commissioning Team - Co-ordinates the installation work with the commissioning scope whenever there is an overlap. Takes a key role in assessing work areas for electrical safety when there is an overlap between installation and commissioning scopes.
Document Control Ensures that the installation contractor is using the correct issued for construction drawings and that they are the correct revision.
Logistics Co-ordinator Works closely with the Logistics Co-ordinator to ensure that all equipment is avail able in the work area on time and stored as per the correct requirements.
Rest of the Site Installation Team This could include another Installation Supervisor, Installation Manager, Cable Supervisor, Valve Supervisor, Transformer Supervisor, however this list is not exhaustive. The Installation Supervisor should work as a team within this function and support each other s roles. For example, covering where needing and sharing any observations that may assist other members of the team.
Installation Contractor Co-ordinates all the installation work with the installation contractor and ensures that they have all the necessary information required to complete this scope of work.
Although it is the site the client who have the overall responsibility for safety on site. Health, safety, and environment is the responsibility of everyone to implement and maintain. It is then the Installation Supervisors responsibility to ensure that they help maintain a safe working environment on site.
They will ensure that the works are completed in a safe manner and are all in compliance with the relevant safety and environmental plans on site.
Ensure the works are regularly coordinated with all other parties on site.
Takes part and assist the HSE department in the review and implementation of the RAMS.
Continually review the RAMS in line with the status of the works and ensures the works are completed in compliance with the RAMS.
Ensure all plant and equipment used for the installation scope is in good working order, operated by experienced personnel and supplied with valid certification.
Ensure that personnel on site are wearing the correct PPE and it is in good condition.
Ensure that a pre-work brief is completed before the start of each task which includes the briefing of the RAMS to the working party, point of work risk assessment and any other relevant documentation.
Report hazards, near misses, safety observations, good practices to the onsite client team.
Assist the client team in any incident investigations should the need arise.
Ensure that good housekeeping practices are maintained in all installation work areas.
Ensure that all waste management is followed, and correct waste streams are used.

The Installation Supervisor should ensure that they are well informed about the Scope of Work (SoW), Division of Work (DoW) as well as any other contract responsibilities.
Makes sure that all changes are identified and communicated to the relevant parties.
Assures that client commitments to the customer are met in accordance with the contract and any country specific requirements.
Assists in technical discussions with the customer and the customers consultants.

The Installation Supervisor takes more of a site-based role when it comes to the installation scope. They ensure that all the works are co-ordinated with the installation contractor and equipment is built correctly.
Attends weekly progress meetings with the contractor.
Quality checks during the installation including ITR inspections and checking compliance with the ITP.
Ensuring the contractor completes its works using safe work practices.
Ensuring that the contractor completes its works in accordance with the contract programme.
Guides the installation contractor throughout the installation and gives assistance wherever required.
Ensures the installation is built correctly in accordance with the latest issued construction drawings.
Ensures that all works and testing is done using in date calibrated tools and equipment.
Offers technical assistance on correct installation methods and queries

Work Environment:
Approximately 70% field work (outdoor on-site supervision), 30% office-based tasks.
Office workspace will be provided on-site for administrative duties.
Night Shift: 5:00 PM 3:30 AM.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008