Electrical Supervisor

Huntington Beach CA

Description

Electrical Supervisors are experienced electricians who are in charge of a team of electricians and oversee their work. They provide technical guidance and support as the team installs, maintains, and repairs the building’s electrical system. They are responsible for ensuring that safety standards and compliance codes are met, and oversee the training and scheduling of workers. Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment is part of their job duties as well. They should be familiar with the building’s electrical system and be able to troubleshoot the devices involved. A strong knowledge of electrical and circuitry layouts is essential. Electrical Supervisors should be prepared to work unconventional hours, as they must be on call for electrical emergencies. This is a leadership position, and as such the Electrical Supervisor should be familiar with the positions of the team under them. Electrical Supervisors will generally have past experience in the field of electronics. The exact job duties will vary based on the type of facility and the specifics of the electrical system, but they will always require someone with strong people skills and wide technical knowledge. All large buildings have a complex and coordinated electrical system, and as such the job growth outlook for the Electrical Supervisor position is strong and growing. Electrical Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities The job duties of an Electrical Supervisor entail technical, interpersonal and administrative responsibilities. They are responsible for coordinating and scheduling their team, as well as ensuring quality work. In some cases, they may have a role in hiring and termination decisions. They will have hands-on duties such as troubleshooting and repair when needed. Administrative duties such as inventory and budgeting are part of the job. Other common Electrical Supervisor duties include the following. Team Leadership The Electrical Supervisor will oversee a team of electricians as they maintain a large electrical system and ensure the proper schedule is kept. The supervisor must be effective at motivating their team, as well as giving a frank but constructive assessment of the work done. Schematic Design and Improvement Electrical Supervisors are tasked with keeping their system up to date. In addition to maintenance, this entails contributing improved designs and manufacturing processes to corporate. This will generally involve schematics and cost estimates. Payroll and Scheduling Electrical Supervisors are in charge of their division’s staffing and payroll decisions. They are responsible for deciding how many workers are needed on each shift, and how best to use each employee. In addition, they keep track of payroll and make sure that the electrical budget is kept within corporate mandates. Installation, Troubleshooting and Repair The Electrical Supervisor needs to be a skilled hands-on electrician. They will generally have extensive experience in the field. They must be able to perform emergency repairs on their own, as well as take charge of troubleshooting their employees’ work. Experience with Installation of: Conduit, conduit racks, light fixtures, lighting controls, MC / Romex cable, feeder cable, underground conduit systems, panel boards, transformers etc and all general typical industry standard installations for electrical.