Underground Electrical Superintendent
Description
EBC thinks outside the box
and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects:
bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet
deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively
participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the
Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station
located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.
We are seeking an
experienced Underground Electrical Superintendent to lead and oversee
electrical construction activities on the Stanley Park project, located
in beautiful Downtown Vancouver. This position will be reporting to the Maintenance
Superintendent on the project.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily
underground electrical construction activities, including workforce
planning, crew assignments, and subcontractor management.
- Oversee the installation, testing,
commissioning, and maintenance of temporary and permanent electrical
systems required for underground construction.
- Coordinate electrical installations
supporting tunneling and underground operations, including power
distribution, lighting, ventilation systems, pumps, equipment power
supplies, and temporary electrical infrastructure.
- Enforce site safety procedures, conduct
safety meetings and inspections, and ensure compliance with applicable
occupational health and safety regulations and electrical safety
standards.
- Work with project managers, general
superintendents, engineers, and other trades to coordinate electrical
activities with construction schedules and critical project milestones.
- Ensure electrical work meets project
specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and applicable
electrical codes.
- Manage labour, equipment, materials, and
subcontractor resources to maintain productivity and minimize delays.
- Identify and resolve field issues,
troubleshoot installation challenges, and coordinate technical solutions
with engineering and project teams.
- Monitor work progress, track
productivity, maintain field records, and report schedule risks,
deficiencies, and resource requirements to project management.
- Coordinate inspections, testing,
energization, and commissioning activities to ensure systems are ready for
safe operation.
- Maintain effective communication with
site personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project
leadership.
- Monitor labour productivity, material
usage, and subcontractor performance while supporting project cost control
and change management
Requirements
- Minimum 5–10 years of experience in
electrical construction, preferably within heavy civil, tunnelling,
underground infrastructure, mining, or other complex industrial
environments.
- Previous experience as an Electrical
Superintendent, General Foreperson, Electrical Foreperson, or in a similar
field leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power
distribution, temporary power systems, underground lighting, ventilation
power, pumping systems, and construction equipment electrical
requirements.
- Demonstrated experience supervising
electrical crews, coordinating subcontractors, and managing day-to-day
field operations.
- Working knowledge of applicable
electrical codes, construction drawings, specifications, and health and
safety regulations.
- Experience coordinating electrical work
with civil construction, tunnelling, mechanical, and other
multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the
ability to multi-task;
- Ability to climb, work at various
heights and work outdoors in all weather conditions;
- Attention to detail and problem-solving
skills;
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary;
- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- Flexible group insurance program upon
entry;
- Group RRSP with employer contribution to
a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
- 24 hour access to a virtual doctor
(telemedicine);
- Training and development programs;
- Employee assistance program;
- Active social club and health and
wellness committee;
- Diverse, innovative and stimulating
environment;
- A company built on values of respect,
integrity and a job well done;
- Firm recognized as one of Canada’s Best
Managed Companies.
In accordance with
applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected
salary range for this role, which is $95,000 to $145,000.
Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience,
qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component
of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include
performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement
savings programs, and career development opportunities.
As part of our commitment to
fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI)
tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used
responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s
policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified
talent acquisition professionals.
