Electrical Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION – CABLE LAYING SUPERVISOR (HV & EHV)

Experience

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in HV and EHV underground cable laying activities.

Qualification

ITI / Diploma in Electrical Engineering preferred. Candidates with relevant practical site experience may also apply.

Reporting to

Site Engineer / Project Manager.

Role

Supervise cable laying works, manage labour and contractor teams, maintain safety and quality, and ensure completion within the approved schedule and permit timings.

Key Responsibilities

Route Survey and Planning

Conduct route surveys to identify the proposed alignment, existing utilities, road crossings, obstructions, access restrictions and site conditions.

Verify utility locations through approved records, detection and trial pits before excavation.

Plan excavation stretches, cable drum positions, pulling arrangements, joint locations and material requirements with the Site Engineer.

Reading Drawings and Technical Knowledge

Read and understand cable route drawings, trench cross-sections, duct layouts, joint bay drawings and cable schedules.

Understand HV/EHV cable identification, drum handling, laying methods, cable spacing, protection arrangements and route markers.

Know the importance of manufacturer-specified minimum bending radius, maximum pulling tension and correct roller placement.

Have basic knowledge of cable joints, terminations, earthing, sheath bonding and link boxes, and coordinate with authorised specialists.

Site Execution and Quality

Supervise excavation, duct installation, trench preparation, cable laying, protective covering, backfilling, compaction and reinstatement.

Verify trench dimensions, cable arrangement and protection against approved drawings and specifications.

Check cable drums and cable condition before and after laying, prevent sheath damage and ensure cable ends remain properly sealed.

Coordinate inspections and testing before covering cables or closing trenches.

Labour and Contractor Management

Allocate daily work to labour and contractor teams, explain targets and monitor productivity.

Ensure sufficient manpower, tools, machinery and materials are available before starting work.

Maintain attendance, coordinate multiple work fronts and report shortages, poor workmanship or delays promptly.

Coordinate with client representatives, other contractors and the project team to avoid clashes and idle time.

Safety Responsibilities

Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure compliance with approved work methods, risk assessments and permit conditions.

Enforce use of suitable helmets, safety shoes, reflective jackets, gloves and other task-specific PPE.

Ensure proper barricading, warning signs, traffic protection, lighting and safe public access, particularly during night work.

Check excavation stability, required shoring, safe entry/exit, water accumulation and safe positioning of excavated material and equipment.

Prevent excavation or breaking near unidentified utilities until the location and safe working method are confirmed.

Check drum jacks, lifting equipment, winches, ropes and rollers; keep personnel clear of suspended loads, pinch points and cable pulling lines.

Ensure required electrical isolation, lockout/tagout, proving dead and earthing are completed by authorised personnel before relevant work begins.

Stop unsafe work immediately and report incidents, near misses and utility damage.

Timely Completion and Reporting

Set daily targets and monitor actual progress against the approved programme.

Complete activities within permitted working hours, outage windows and committed deadlines.

Escalate obstructions and delays immediately, with manpower or resource requirements for recovery.

Maintain daily progress reports, site photographs, laid lengths, drum records, material reconciliation and measurement records.

Record route changes for as-built drawings and support joint measurements and billing documentation.

Required Skills

Practical experience supervising both HV and EHV cable laying.

Ability to independently manage labour and contractor teams.

Good understanding of drawings, site measurements and safe working practices.

Strong planning, coordination, communication and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to work at multiple sites and in day/night shifts as required by project permissions.

Pay

₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person