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TES Group Inc.

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Superintendent

  • Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada

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DCM Integrated Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent to oversee field execution across all phases of industrial construction projects, from planning through completion. This is an in-town position on a 5&2 schedule, working 10-hour days, so you’re home every night. The Superintendent is responsible for leading site crews, managing daily operations, ensuring safe and efficient execution, and maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships. This role ensures that electrical and instrumentation work is completed in accordance with project specifications, schedules, budgets, and DCM’s safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Compliance

  • Lead all site E&I activities to ensure compliance with design requirements, project specifications, the Canadian Electrical Code, regulatory standards, and safety codes.
  • Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects are completed to client specifications, within established budgets and schedules.
  • Oversee installation of power distribution, motor control centres, cable tray, conduit, wire and cable, grounding, lighting, and heat tracing.
  • Oversee installation, loop checking, calibration, and testing of field instruments, analyzers, control valves, and junction boxes, as well as tubing and tray.
  • Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including megger and continuity testing, functional checks, and coordination with controls and automation teams (PLC/DCS).
  • Manage and direct site documentation, reporting, and inspection requirements, including turnover packages, redlines, and test records.
  • Implement schedules and milestones to monitor progress against project timelines.
  • Assess quality control (QC) in accordance with approved drawings and specifications throughout all phases of construction.

Leadership & Workforce Management

  • Supervise all workers on site, including electricians, instrument technicians, and apprentices; provide feedback, enforce company policies, and administer disciplinary measures when required.
  • Conduct and lead project meetings with subcontractors, trades, and labour teams to monitor and report on construction progress.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts among project teams and associated work activities; develop contingency plans to mitigate risk.
  • Assist field crews when operational support is required.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety and lead by example in accordance with DCM’s safety policies, including electrical safe work practices, LOTO, and hazardous area requirements.

Planning, Coordination & Cost Control

  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Coordinators to plan manpower requirements and ensure proper equipment, materials, and subcontractor availability.
  • Work with the Project Manager to review up-to-date cost reports and identify corrective actions for any tasks trending over budget.
  • Identify, recommend, and support cost-effective construction and project delivery solutions.
  • Accurately complete all required paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
  • Manage general housekeeping and maintain a clean and organized work site.

Stakeholder Relations

  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, with a focus on trust, communication, and professionalism.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, hazardous area classification, and instrumentation standards
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical single-lines, schematics, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
  • Ability to build and manage project schedules, including the critical path, and forecast manpower and resources
  • Ability to anticipate constructability issues and build solutions into plans and schedules
  • Ability to lead crews and assess trade performance on the job
  • Clear communication, both verbal and written, including leading meetings and writing reports
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education And Experience

  • Valid Red Seal Journeyperson ticket as an Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Technician; dual ticket considered an asset
  • 8+ years of craft and/or supervisory experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation construction, installation, and maintenance
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a superintendent
  • Experience with commissioning and turnover of E&I systems preferred
  • Valid Confined Space Certificate (Energy Safety Canada)
  • Valid Fall Protection Certificate (Energy Safety Canada)
  • Valid H2S Alive
  • CSTS-2020 or Common Safety Orientation (CSO) (Energy Safety Canada)
  • WHMIS
  • Intermediate and advanced rigging training considered an asset
  • Additional site-specific training may be required
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Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate field electrical and instrumentation construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover to meet project specifications, schedules, budgets, and safety and quality standards. Supervise site crews and subcontractors, coordinate resources and stakeholders, monitor costs and progress, and maintain project documentation and site safety.

Requirements

Requires a valid Red Seal journeyperson ticket as an Industrial Electrician or Instrumentation Technician, at least eight years of relevant craft or supervisory experience, and at least five years as a superintendent. Candidates need strong knowledge of electrical codes and instrumentation standards, drawing interpretation, scheduling, and crew leadership; specified safety certifications are also required.

Skills

  • E&I Construction Supervision
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Instrumentation Installation
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Electrical Drawings And Schematics
  • P&IDs And Loop Diagrams
  • Project Scheduling And Critical Path
  • Manpower And Resource Planning
  • Commissioning And Turnover
  • Quality Control
  • Cost Control
  • Crew Leadership
  • Electrical Safe Work Practices
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Microsoft Office

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Management & Leadership
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Electrical And Instrumentation (E&I)
  • Industrial Construction
  • Red Seal Journeyperson
  • Industrial Electrician
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Canadian Electrical Code
  • Hazardous Area Classification
  • Power Distribution
  • Motor Control Centres
  • Cable Tray
  • Conduit
  • Grounding
  • Heat Tracing
  • Field Instruments
  • Analyzers
  • Control Valves
  • Loop Checking
  • Calibration
  • Megger Testing
  • Continuity Testing
  • PLC/DCS
  • Pre-commissioning
  • Commissioning
  • P&IDs
  • Loop Diagrams
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • Fall Protection Certificate
  • H2S Alive
  • CSTS-2020

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