Electrical Superintendent
With more than 35 years of experience, Edgewater Industrial Services is a rapidly growing, progressive company based in Haileybury, Ontario. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses installation, inspection, maintenance, and facility and equipment management in the Mining, Forestry and Oil and Gas industries. Edgewater Industrial employs Pipefitters, Electricians, Pressure Welders and Gas Fitters.
Location: Northern Ontario
Project: Industrial Refinery Project Site
Job Type: Full-Time / Project Assignment
Work Schedule/Shift Rotation: 14/7 rotation
Hours per Day: 10 hours per day (7:00 am to 5:30 pm - 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
Travel/Accommodations/Meals: Provided
Position Summary
The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for directing and supervising all electrical construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Scope of Work
Installation of with New Processing Equipment and Systems.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all electrical installation activities, including:
- Pull electrical work permits.
- Manage and supervise electrical construction project from start to finish
- Conduct quality control inspections to maintain high standards
- Ensure compliance with state safety regulations
- Lead crews in planning and execution of work fronts
- Develop/maintain Inspection and Test Reports pertaining to high-voltage electrical items such as transformers, motors, gear switch, etc.
- Developing site electrical practices as needed for state requirements
- Oversee and mentor site electricians
- Other duties as assigned
Safety and Environmental Leadership:
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with Site safety programs and permits
- Lead daily toolbox talks and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
- Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation
Coordinate electrical activities with:
Mechanical installation (tanks, reactors, filters, pumps)
- Structural steel and pipe rack installation
- Electrical and instrumentation teams
- Subcontractors and vendors
- Support short-interval planning and schedule tracking
- Identify manpower, material, or equipment constraints and escalate early
Cost and Resource Management:
- Manage labor productivity, equipment utilization, and materials to meet budget and schedule targets
- Support field cost tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting
- Review and approve timesheets, crew allocations, and equipment needs
Leadership and Communication:
- Lead and mentor electrical foremen, supervisors, and craft personnel
- Maintain clear communication with:
- Construction and project management
- Engineering and QA/QC teams
- Client and owner representatives
- Provide regular progress updates and actively participate in coordination meetings
- Leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, vital for building a cohesive, efficient, and motivated construction team
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to build strong relationships and foster a culture of safety, integrity, and teamwork, essential for maintaining a positive and productive work environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, alongside the capacity to quickly adapt to computer software programs necessary for managing employee administrative tasks such as timecards
- Demonstrated stress and time management competencies, crucial for managing the demands of a high-pressure work environment
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Red Seal or Journeyperson Electrician Certification
- 10+ years of experience in industrial electrician construction
- 5+ years in a superintendent or senior supervisory role
- Valid driver's license
- Strong experience with:
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and construction drawings
- Proven leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of construction estimating and budgeting process
- Familiar with quality control procedures in electrical work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Experience in material tracking, handling, and preservation
Certifications (Asset):
- First Aid / CPR
- Confined Space, Hot Work, and Chemical Handling training
- Working at Heights
- WHMIS
