How to hire an electrician substation supervisor

How to hire an electrician substation supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrician substation supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrician substation supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrician substation supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electrician substation supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an electrician substation supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an electrician substation supervisor that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of electrician substation supervisors.

   Type of Electrician Substation Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrician Substation Supervisor		$12-39
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   Maintenance Manager	A maintenance manager's role is to lead and oversee the workflow and workforce involved in the upkeep of a building or establishment. Duties include ensuring that all aspects are operational and in good condition... Show more	$22-52

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Substation Equipment
   • Electrical Equipment
   • Distribution Substations
   • Substation Operations
   • OSHA
   • SCADA
   • Maintenance Budget
   • HV
   • Distribution Facilities
   • Capital Projects

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a team of outside contractors in installing and commissioning a 300HP VFD to environmental equipment to reduce downtime.
   • Implement practices for life extension of HV substation apparatus.
   • Supervise small construction teams in the installation of electrical hardware and associate components according to NEC guidelines for residential new construction.
   • Conduct weekly toolbox safety training talks with maintenance personnel covering diverse subject from general tool usage to first aid and CPR.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrician substation supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electrician substation supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electrician substation supervisors' average salary in kentucky is 63% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrician substation supervisors earn 70% less than senior-level electrician substation supervisors.
   • Certifications. An electrician substation supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electrician substation supervisor's salary.

   Average electrician substation supervisor salary

   $46,191yearly

   $22.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrician substation supervisor salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 28, 2026

4. Writing an electrician substation supervisor job description

   A job description for an electrician substation supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an electrician substation supervisor job description:

   Electrician substation supervisor job description example

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   Role and Scope of Position:
   
   Provides leadership for the construction, and repair of substation equipment. Actively promotes and enforces a safety-first work environment and positive safety culture. Engages and motivates employees to deliver the best possible customer experience.
   Essential Functions:
   Supervises crews in construction activities for T&D substations.Coordinates construction of assigned assets by making arrangements for staffing, materials and equipment with other sections such as Maintenance, Field Communications/Engineering, Control Centers and contractors according to prescribed schedules and methods Responsible for the reliability and condition of substation assets Sets clear expectations and provides ongoing feedback to employees regarding their performance. Effectively addresses performance issues. Conducts comprehensive performance reviews (per applicable bargaining unit contract). Responsible for the proper application of local union contracts and agreements. Works with managers and employees to resolve grievances and concerns in a timely and complete manner.Directs safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the group, and monitors safety performance. Champions efforts to achieve world-class excellence regarding safe work practices and procedures, and safety performance.Demonstrates and role models a customer-first attitude. Seeks to quickly resolve customer issues by collaborating with employees and other departments.
   Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
   Technical Knowledge/Skill:
   Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures and safety requirements.Detailed knowledge of power system maintenance and operation.
   Education:
   Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent related experience is required.
   Experience:
   Supervisor: Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience is required Experience in the operation and maintenance of substation facilities is preferred Previous supervisory experience is preferred
   Licenses & Certifications:
   Must hold a valid motor vehicle operator's license
   Working Conditions:
   Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
   Mental Aspects:
   
   Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
   Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
   Communicate priorities and goals (company, department, team) Show how employee's work fits in Provide business updates, news Communicate, communicate, communicate
   Build Trusting Relationships
   Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action Balance “getting results” with concern for individual needs Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
   Manage and Develop People
   Set realistic performance objectives and expectations Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success Recognize good performance Visit crews in the field Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance Provide tools, information, training
   Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
   Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work groups/departments Encourage collaboration/peers helping peers
   Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
   Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements and before implementing change that will affect them Encourage ideas
   Lead Change
   Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your team Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully implement changes in priorities and work processes Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
   Focus on the Customer
   Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer promise and provides superior customer service Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer service
   
   Please submit a resume with your application.
   
   Worker Type:
   Regular
   Number of Openings:
   1
   EEO Statement
   
   Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
   
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   Vaccination Information:
   
   Eversource requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by their first day of employment. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with Eversource's HR department after you have been made a conditional offer of employment. Eversource does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of a conditional offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws.
   Emergency Response:
   
   Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right electrician substation supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with electrician substation supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit electrician substation supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrician substation supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit electrician substation supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit electrician substation supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrician substation supervisor

   Once you've selected the best electrician substation supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new electrician substation supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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