Flexible AC Transmission Systems Installation Supervisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily installation and assembly operations for FSC equipment and related systems.

• Manage field activities across structural, mechanical, and electrical installation sectors.

• Ensure that installations adhere to approved drawings, method statements, specifications, and OEM guidelines.

• Track progress against the project timeline and short-term planning.

• Identify on-site constraints and promptly escalate risks, delays, or technical challenges.

• Confirm readiness for each installation phase prior to the commencement of work.

• Facilitate coordination between delivered equipment, erection teams, electrical installers, and commissioning staff.

• Enforce site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, permit-to-work controls, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe work practices.

• Lead or assist in toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and hazard assessments.

• Ensure that safety practices for work at heights, lifting operations, temporary grounding, and high-voltage sites are properly managed.

• Monitor subcontractors’ adherence to project safety guidelines and customer safety protocols.

• Halt work if unsafe conditions or actions are detected.

• Support the reporting, investigation, and corrective actions related to incidents.

• Oversee the installation of key FSC components (FSC equipment, steel supports, insulated platform systems, buswork, etc.).

• Validate correct interpretation of erection drawings, general arrangements, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and vendor documentation.

• Facilitate technical clarifications with engineering and OEM experts.

• Assist in the inspection of clearances, alignment, torque specifications, labeling, equipment condition, and installation quality.

• Ensure proper handling and installation of sensitive high-voltage equipment and components.

• Verify that installations comply with quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), check sheets, and hold/witness points.

• Confirm the completion of installation records, redlines, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

• Track non-conformances and ensure that corrective measures are taken.

• Ensure installation completion and system readiness for testing.

• Coordinate the closure of punch lists before energization.

• Assist with mechanical completion checks and transition to commissioning.

• Help with cable continuity checks, point-to-point verifications, functional tests, and equipment readiness assessments.

• Coordinate on-site commissioning activities in line with the commissioning plan.

• Ensure that as-built updates and final turnover packages accurately reflect field conditions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant field experience, or a certified Electrician/Lineman with at least 10 years of experience, including Superintendent and trades management experience.

• Proficient understanding of FSC systems, substation equipment installation, and high-voltage electrical/mechanical erection practices.

• Capability to read and interpret single line diagrams (SLD), general arrangement drawings, structural/erection drawings, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and installation protocols.

• Familiarity with construction quality processes and inspection standards.

• Strong comprehension of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements for high-voltage project sites.

• Availability to work at project sites across Canada and the US.

• Proven field leadership and decision-making skills.

• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple contractors and their interfaces simultaneously.

• High attention to safety, quality, and detail.

• Strong practical problem-solving skills in construction environments.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines while upholding standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.