Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Superintendent

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Superintendent

Location | Challis, Idaho (primary project site) + nationwide travel
Work Arrangement | Project-based, on-site rotation with paid travel
Compensation | $65 – $70 per hour, overtime eligible, daily per-diem & covered flights

A well-capitalized owner-operator is breathing new life into one of North America’s most storied base-metal operations. They are assembling an elite construction leadership team to modernize the mill and tailings infrastructure, upgrade power distribution, and implement state-of-the-art process controls. As the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) Superintendent, you will be the on-site authority driving safe, high-quality installation and turnover of all electrical and controls work-helping the project hit aggressive production targets and extend mine life for the next generation of talent.

This Role Offers:

Competitive Hourly Pay with weekly OT, plus $100 daily per-diem and hotel allowance.

Paid Travel-round-trip commercial flights booked and reimbursed.

22-month contract with opportunities to roll to future projects nationwide.

High-impact role reporting directly to the Project Manager; wide visibility with corporate and site leadership.

Chance to modernize a flagship mine, upgrade sustainability performance, and leave a lasting legacy.

Focus:

Field Leadership – Direct craft and subcontract crews installing cable tray, conduit, grounding grids, lighting, and instrumentation across mill, crusher, and TSF areas; champion zero-incident culture and enforce LOTO, arc-flash, and energization standards.

Schedule & Productivity – Sequence work-fronts with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams to maintain critical-path milestones while proactively mitigating delays caused by weather, materials, or design changes.

Technical Assurance – Interpret single-lines, loop drawings, and I/O lists; resolve RFIs and drawing conflicts with engineering and vendor reps; oversee loop checks, punch-list walk-downs, and turnover packages.

Quality & Compliance – Verify workmanship against NEC, NFPA 70E, and client specs; lead QA/QC inspections and maintain detailed red-lines for as-built documentation.

Commissioning Support – Coordinate energization plans, ensure instrumentation is calibrated and tagged, and collaborate with automation engineers to integrate new PLC/DCS hardware.

Skill Set:

10+ years supervising E&I construction on heavy industrial, mining, or petrochemical projects.

Licensed Journeyman/Master Electrician or equivalent E&I technologist background.

Expertise with low- and medium-voltage power systems, instrumentation devices, motor controls, and industrial networking.

Demonstrated success mentoring field teams, managing subcontract scopes, and upholding strict safety protocols.

Proficiency in Navisworks, SmartPlant, or similar document-control/turnover tools is an advantage.

Ability to work a 3-weeks-on / 1-week-off rotation, 10-hour shifts, and travel to satellite sites as needed.

About Blue Signal: 

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