▷ Supervisor of Electrical Installations; Functions and Salary

  • Jun 11, 2022
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An electrical installation supervisor is professional trained in the supervision of the installation and maintenance of the laying of an electrical system, through the monitoring and training and advice of the crew of workers of said network.

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as supervisor has the task of monitoring the generation and transmission of electrical energy, as well as its distribution and maintenance to guarantee the efficient operation of the domestic, commercial or heavy industry network.

In addition, you must organize the work crews and assign responsibilities to each member of the team, making a previous evaluation of the requirements of the electrical installations of low or medium strain, meeting strict industry safety standards.

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However, to hold the position of supervisor of electrical installations, in addition to academic training professional, also requires experience with several years of experience in the installation and maintenance of the system electric.

In this article you will find:

Job Duties of an Electrical Installations Supervisor

  • Supervise the assembly and installation of low and medium voltage electrical energy equipment, the wiring system, connection of meters, electrical diagrams, or others.
  • Supervise that the electrical installations of the work comply with the specifications, regulations and requirements of the project.
  • Coordinate the activities of the work team of each crew.
  • Carry out safety and operation tests on electrical installations.
  • Prepare installation quotes for clients.
  • Read and interpret electromagnetic planes.
  • Make work logs of executed projects.
  • Make purchases for electrical installations and keep track of costs and expenses with their due support.
  • Review the optimal functioning of the equipment.
  • Validate, test and deliver the finished installation to the client.
  • Keep an inventory control of tools and work materials.
  • Supervise that work crews comply with safety protocols.
  • Monitor the proper use of work equipment, such as a multimeter, megger, etc.
  • Ensure that electrical installations are executed within the established period.
  • Apply and evaluate performance indicators KPI's.
  • Take the necessary corrective and disciplinary measures in case of procedural errors of the workers.
  • Supervise the correct diagnosis of faults in the electrical network and supervise their proper repair.
  • Provide advice and information to the client on the electrical installation system to be used.
  • Supervise that the client is provided with efficient technical assistance to attend to and repair faults or incidents in electrical installations.

Qualities that a supervisor of electrical installations must have

The qualities that should stand out in a supervisor of electrical installations are:

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  • Must have a high sense of responsibility, aware of the importance of its work to guarantee the quality and safety of the service of electrical installations.
  • Must be proactive, always focused on anticipating possible challenges in each project and establishing effective solutions.
  • He must know teamwork, assigning functions and responsibilities to each member of the team according to their abilities and strengths.
  • Should have service vocation, willing to offer the best quality and customer service.

Job Requirements for an Electrical Installations Supervisor

  • be ing electrical / engineer Electromechanical or related careers.
  • Have minimum verifiable experience.
  • Know and apply the Electrical Installation Standards NOM-001 (valid for Mexico).
  • Know and apply KPI's performance indicators.
  • Have time availability.
  • Know how to drive.

Work field of a supervisor of electrical installations

  • Work supervisor.
  • Engineering Supervisor.
  • Maintenance supervisor.
  • Network monitor.

Average salary of an electrical installation supervisor

In Mexico, a supervisor of electrical installations, depending on the contracting company, can earn an average monthly salary between $13,500.00 to $16,000.00 pesos per month.

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