Superintendent - Substations - Michels Power, Inc.
Leads substation construction crews to build and upgrade electrical infrastructure, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery of grid projects.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 5–7+ years of relevant construction experience (substation or utility construction preferred)
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to have
- 10+ years of substation field experience
- Experience with greenfield and brownfield substation construction
- Understanding of substation switching procedures and safety practices
- Experience coordinating with IBEW union labor and workforce planning
- Strong knowledge of drawings, specifications, and field execution
Full description
Superintendent – SubstationsLocation: Various
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Required
Building the Substations That Power the Grid
Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or critical infrastructure, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it happen.
Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most sought-after power delivery contractors in the United States. We deliver projects across substations, transmission, distribution systems, renewable energy, and oil & gas infrastructure, as well as emergency power restoration.
Our Substation teams play a vital role in delivering greenfield construction, brownfield upgrades, and complex electrical infrastructure projects that strengthen grid reliability nationwide.
Position Objective
The Superintendent – Substations directs field activities of personnel engaged in substation construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing work safely and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude and fostering teamwork across crews, subcontractors, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
- Supervise and assign General Foremen and field crews, including participation in union hiring processes
- Recruit, select, and manage union workforce in coordination with IBEW halls and business agents
- Ensure quality control and adherence to company standards and safety policies
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with local unions, ensuring compliance with agreements
- Assist General Foremen in scheduling crews, tools, and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
- Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to develop and maintain project schedules
- Review production, monitor work progress, and take corrective actions to maintain profitability and performance
- Approve timesheets, pay sheets, and daily field reports
- Support Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Estimators in bidding and constructability planning