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Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

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About this Role

A BESS Superintendent at Irby Construction Company leads field execution for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, including civil, electrical, and commissioning activities. Ensures safety, quality, and production standards are met while managing day-to-day operations from pre-construction planning through energization, testing, and closeout. Coordinates with clients, OEMs, utilities, inspectors, and internal teams.

What You'll Do

+ Own site safety leadership: champion JSAs/JHAs, LOTO, hot work, and fire protection; enforce OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E/855, IFC 1206, and company safety programs.

+ Plan and sequence work with 2–4 week look-aheads; align manpower, equipment, tooling, and materials to meet milestones.

+ Direct daily field operations across civil/site, foundations, underground and above-ground raceway, grounding, medium-voltage equipment/terminals, PCS/inverters, battery containers/racks, transformers, switchgear, and balance-of-plant.

+ Lead QA/QC: inspections, testing, torque/wrench logs, megger/hi-pot, IR scans; maintain redlines and as-builts.

+ Coordinate OEM and utility activities for pre-commissioning, commissioning (SAT), functional testing, and performance testing; manage punch lists and turnover packages.

+ Manage subcontractors: scope alignment, daily coordination, and performance; verify work progress and approve pay applications.

+ Run effective meetings and communication rhythms with owners, inspectors/AHJs, OEMs, and internal stakeholders; escalate risks early with recovery plans.

+ Ensure compliance with prevailing wage/IRA requirements and certified payroll documentation in coordination with the project compliance team.

+ Maintain accurate reports: superintendent daily reports, crew time, job briefings, delivery logs, equipment logs, and progress photos.

+ Recruit, develop, and lead foremen/general foremen; coach on safety, quality, productivity, and customer focus; conduct evaluations and recommend promotions/discipline.

+ Support estimating and preconstruction: site walks, constructability reviews, means and methods, and provide production feedback for continuous improvement.

Enhanced Leadership and Operational Expectations

+ Be a present leader—visible on site, first in/last out when needed; set the tone for safety, quality, and urgency.

+ Exercise decisive ownership—make the best decision with the information available and adjust quickly as conditions change.

+ Set clear lines of communication and accountability across field operations, PMs, and compliance, eliminating ambiguity and handoff gaps.

+ Delegate effectively; focus on leading people and production—not clerical tasks or parts running.

+ Model professional, customer-centric behavior; anticipate owner/OEM needs and follow through on commitments.

+ Continuously improve: standardize processes, document lessons learned, and raise the bar on productivity and reliability.

What You'll Bring

+ 6+ years of power/industrial construction experience with 2+ years supervising multi-crew operations; BESS, substation, or EPC experience strongly preferred.

+ Expertise reading plans/specs, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and control schematics; strong understanding of BMS/EMS/SCADA interfaces.

+ Working knowledge of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E and 855, IFC 1206, and awareness of UL 9540/9540A implications.

+ Valid driver’s license; Class B CDL preferred. Willingness to travel and work extended hours, nights, or weekends as needed.

+ Ability to lift up to 60 lbs; navigate uneven terrain; climb equipment; and work in varied weather conditions.

+ Participation in storm restoration or emergency response as assigned.

+ Ability to work with limited supervision and drive results through others.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master Electrician License

+ Utility interconnection and commissioning experience on utility-scale BESS or equivalent power projects.

+ Experience with prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon compliance and certified payroll processes.

+ Experience coordinating OEM energization/testing and utility witness/acceptance.

What You'll Get

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance

+ 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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ID2025-11940

CategoryConstruction Management

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-TX-Lockhart

Workplace TypeOn-Site