Powerline Superintendent - Odessa - BLS Electrical Inc

Description

About Us

Black Label Services (BLS) originally started in the Oil & Gas market, building a strong presence by providing full automation systems to well-site locations and becoming a competitive parts distributor. Within a few years, we emerged as a leader in well-site automation, and as we added talent to our roster, we expanded our market base beyond Oil & Gas providing superior turn-key solutions. Today, BLS continues to lead the oil and gas industry while also excelling in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), biogas, and water treatment facility markets. We deliver exceptional solutions through innovative electrical engineering, UL508 panel fabrication, advanced SCADA programming, and custom power distribution systems. Our expertise in automation, controls, and power distribution ensures optimal performance, while our commitment to safety and quality sets us apart as a trusted partner. With a proven track record of success, we provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable systems that meet the unique demands of RNG and biogas facilities, driving the renewable energy industry forward.

Position Summary

This position is a component of the Power line Division of BLS Electrical (BLSE) and reports directly to the Branch Manager overseeing the division within BLSE. Incumbent will provide a full range of responsibilities pertaining to project management and customer service within the high voltage field. Continually participate in ongoing efforts to enhance customer satisfaction, company profit, and personal job mastery. All jobs shall be conducted in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.

Essential Duties

Project Management

• Define and oversee project scope and deliverables while managing the constraints.
• Create clear and attainable project objectives and directly oversee project quality.
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to contractual agreements and within budget.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones.
• Meet with branch manager/COO to make sure that goals are being met.
• Identify potential crises, proactively manage changes in scope, and develop contingency plans.
• Process changes to meet the projects' changing needs and requirements according to established management of change processes.
• Ensure the implementation, communication, and endorsement of the health and safety policy.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and archived appropriately.

Customer Relations Management

• Manage day-to-day customer interaction and customer expectations.
• Effectively communicate with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships in the area.
• Promote new customer growth in the area BLSE serves.

Resource Management

• Determine and assess the need for additional personnel.
• Work closely with Branch Manager, COO, and Human Resources to assist with job interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Acquire all needed resources and directly oversee all Supervisors and their job functions.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to Supervisors and other stake holders.
• Oversee and manage the overall use and procurement of materials.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within all employees reporting to Powerline Superintendent.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise your team; always influencing them to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• Appoint Supervisors for pertinent areas.
• Direct Supervisors in assigning crew makeup and job execution.
• Ensure that direct reports are aware that they are expected to meet their responsibilities regarding the health and safety programs. Periodically review and report progress toward meeting those objectives.
• Encourage employees to report unsafe or unhealthy actions or behaviors.

Additional Duties

• Fulfill the responsibilities for all vacant subordinate Supervisory positions.
• Meet all the requirements of Journeyman Lineman.
• Always demonstrate a high personal example of health and safety standards and in all places.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to layout the Supervisors.
• Be familiar with the provisions of the OSHA and MSHA Health and Safety Acts, federal and state regulations as they apply to work areas under your control.
• Ensure all High Voltage equipment and PPE are in good working order and tested to meet OSHA and BLSE requirements.
• Increase job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical and regulation publications, as applicable.
• Perform any other duties or assignments as directed by BLSE Management.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GED or higher level.

Experience: Accredited Journeyman Lineman and six (6) years Lineman experience. Prior management experience with a history of hiring, reviewing your direct reports, coaching, and training. Some sales background preferred.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License, CDL preferred. Journeyman Lineman or Master Lineman License for state of work.

Skills/Equipment: Able to communicate effectively (i.e., reading, writing, speaking) in the English language. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point) preferred and extensive knowledge in the electrical industrial construction industry.

Personal Traits/Values: Honest, professional, competent, organized, pay attention to detail, dependable, thorough, team oriented, safety conscious, strong work ethic, self-driven with minimal or no supervision.

Additional:

• Able to think analytically and employ problem resolution.
• Be extremely safety conscious.
• Know how a job is built and can personally run electrical construction of significant magnitude and complexity.
• Able to understand a contract.
• Able to communicate and coordinate with supervisors and foreman as well as have the abilities of a politically attuned communicator with dynamic presentation skills.
• Able to sort out very complex problems and create a simple and unambiguous action plan with a critical path to solve those problems.
• Possess a high level of integrity to ensure the security of confidential information and discretion.
• Must have a proactive, positive, and professional approach and attitude.
• Able to provide your own hand tools.
• Able to read blueprints.
• Possess a safe driving record.
• Able to obtain a DOT Medical card and keep it current throughout employment; if operating BLSE fleet/equipment.
• Competent documentation skills.
• Qualifications

Both mental and physical labor are a part of this job. Working conditions could be indoor or outdoor and the job may be subject to extreme weather conditions. Traveling will be required as job needs arise.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Fully Covered by the Company
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Insurance for Accidents, Hospitalizations, and Critical Illness
• 401K with company match.
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Black Label Services is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.

Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.