Field Testing Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Field Testing Supervisor will assist with the supervision, review and testing of substation and renewable energy project testing scopes. CSI Electrical Contractor’s Inc’s engagement in renewable energy and battery storage projects require a variety of testing and commissioning related activities to be performed. This work entails reviewing scope and responsibility documents, helping direct site testing personnel on testing work, verification of test results, development and review of procedures, and site support. Qualified individuals will assist with quality assurance checking, specification writing, standards development, factory acceptance testing, testing, integration, and commissioning support at project sites.

Company Overview

Since 1990, CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. (CSI Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has been a leader in highly technical and innovative electrical design and construction. Our team of consultants, engineers, project managers, and professionals deliver the best solutions to our customers’ greatest electrical engineering and construction needs. We have the resources and expertise to manage any commercial, industrial, or one-of-a-kind challenge in aerospace, biotech/pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing, and retail.

Our services include electrical construction, technology solutions, and alternative energy where CSI Electric is regarded as a premier provider of energy development, installation, and maintenance. Whether your project entails mission-critical power, energy production, or a simple space upgrade, CSI Electric offers unmatched expertise in electrical, energy, and technology solutions. We’re proud to celebrate more than 30 years of commitment to do all things with excellence for our customers, ourselves, and our craft. We Build Better.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing project onsite leadership for testing and commissioning activities, helps escalate and resolve issues, and makes decisions regarding day-to-day operations to ensure safety and profitable results.
• Responsible for assisting with LOTO.
• Responsible for working with and/or managing subcontractors in all aspects required by the assigned project. This includes helping to identify tasks & goals, assigning responsibilities, and holding to their accountability.
• Responsible for planning daily activities for all people and processes under their responsibility.
• Work directly with project teams reviewing design documents and deliverables (drawings, scopes, etc.) for systems and components related to the substation and renewable energy SCADA systems.
• Provide oversight, direction, and support to field crews as projects are being constructed and tested.
• Duties include creating a site commissioning plan, reviewing procedures, creating procedures, directing testing with onsite testing manager, reviewing and approving testing results.
• Supports commissioning activities for Substation, PV Array, and BESS on multiple projects.
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site issues and conditions.
• Review equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers.
• Provide support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction.
• Provide engineering review of internal and external design documents and submittals.
• Review and ensure scopes align with our customer requirements, applicable industry codes, standards, and best industry practices
• Verify that the designs that are constructed agree with the electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC.
• Works independently with direction from Testing and Commissioning Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Project Engineers, to successfully drive the delivery projects on time and safely.
• Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned projects.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders to review schedule and progress.
• Coordinate with Construction Manager, Field Superintendent, General Foreman, Foremen and Project Manager, to provide schedule and progress updates.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum high school diploma or GED.
• A vocational degree in electronics/computer/networks is preferred.
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of related work experience as a Testing Technician (*)
• Relevant EHS, OSHA 10 hour, and LOTO training.
• Prefer competency with electrical systems at all levels, experience with Utility-scale solar/PV and/or Commercial scale renewable EPC projects, independent engineering and nuances of design, and analysis of operational project data and performance is a plus.
• Positive and supportive attitude, showing customer focus and the ability to work with and support both office and field teams.
• Basic understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Has experience with Solmetric, Omicron, Doble, Megger and other test set manufacturers equipment.
• Has experience with troubleshooting events in a PV, BESS and substation environment.

(*) This can be a combination of trade and relevant work experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proactive attitude, showing initiative and the ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations and adapt to changing job requirements.
• Performs moderately complex tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of products, BlueBeam, and other web-based software applications.
• Experienced with using relay software such as SEL AcSELerator Quickset and GE.
• Experienced in reviewing test results for completeness and verifying passing or failing results.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

• Frequently works outdoors on uneven surfaces.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Ability to travel around 50% of the time.

Work Environment

• Works in a climate-controlled environment about 50% of the time.
• When in the field, may work in varying weather conditions: hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• When in the field, may work in areas with large industrial equipment subject to high noise levels.
• May work in and around areas with high, medium, and low voltages.
• May occasionally work in areas with hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $95,000-$135,000/ year
  • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. CSI reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate's qualifications.
• Amazing Company Culture - We have a culture of trust, teamwork, performance, and commitment that drives our success.
• Competitive Salaries - We pride ourselves on offering above-average industry salaries based on talent and experience.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 9 paid Holidays.
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%. Immediate vesting and Annual profit-sharing potential.
• Company-paid life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans are available, including short- and long-term disability, supplemental vision, accident, hospital and critical illness, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.
• Company medical and dental insurance for you and your family. CSI pays 100% for Employee and 75% of dependent coverage premium for the selected plan(s).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.