Electrical Field Foreman

Rising Edge Group•Edmonton, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rising Edge Group is an electrical contracting company founded in 2002, specializing in high-voltage electrical solutions that power critical infrastructure across North America. With operations in both Canada and the United States, we partner with clients across the electrical utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors to design, build, and maintain the critical infrastructure systems communities and industries rely on. Driven by a clear vision to strengthen the stability, reliability, and advancement of energy infrastructure, we take pride in delivering work that matters. Guided by our STRIDE values - Safety, Teamwork, Responsibility, Integrity, Deliver, and Excellence - we foster a people focused culture of growth, mentorship and collaboration where safety always come first. Directly reporting to the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor, the role of Field Foreman is to manage and oversee specific on-site construction activities as assigned by Construction Manager/Site Supervisor. In this role the Field Foreman is expected to lead a small on-site crew while ensuring project construction is executed effectively and within budget. The Field Foreman is also responsible for submitting progress reports and timesheets for his/her crew to the Construction Manager daily. The Field Foreman is responsible to be the main point of contact for his/her assigned crew. This role is applicable for projects where a Construction Manager/Site Supervisor can no longer effectively oversee large crews or several crews working at remote work faces. (ie. Major projects and/or collector systems)

Requirements

Degree in Construction Management or a related field or Journeyperson PSE/Electrician designation required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required
5-7 years of experience in the construction industry required
Must be able to travel to sites as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in medium to high-voltage substation construction a definite asset
Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, project scheduling, cost and quality control, engineering drawings a definite asset

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned construction activities are executed in compliance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, budget, safety and quality requirements and standards
Ensure all tasks are being completed up to Rising Edge standard, ensure all workers/subcontractors following REG policy, receive work packages daily/weekly that will be pre-built, offer advice on work packages for smooth daily planning, ensure crew is arriving to site on time, keeping breaks within reason and working efficiently
Ensure progress reports including crew timesheets are completed and submitted to Construction Manager/Site Supervisor daily
Be the liaison between the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor and assigned work crew
Leading by example, support implementation of company’s on-site safety policies and procedures. Document and report all injuries, fill out the Notice of Injury/Accident Report and communicate to the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor
Work closely with the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor to meet project’s construction timelines through the efficient use of on-site construction resources, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment
Maintain quality of workmanship as per the design documents
Mentor, train and motivate the job-site crew in adopting a culture of safety. Empower crew to remain knowledgeable of company’s safety policies and procedures
Work closely with the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor and the client to review and obtain closure to all RFIs and CO’s
Support internal and external audit and inspection activities
Keep material organized, pre plan material needed for upcoming tasks, request material that needs to be ordered from the logistics foreman in a timely matter, keep tool trailers and equipment clean, ensure equipment is being scheduled for re-fuelling
Complete all QA documents each day, ensure photographs are being taken as needed, ensure all return data gets back to quality advisor, review prints to ensure proper standards are being met, ensure safe keeping of all documentation through the day until package is returned to the laydown
Receive safety package daily of all documentation that needs to be filled out. Complete tail board meetings with crew, ensure safe work practices are being used, complete blue cards, equipment inspections, ensure permits are valid, safety/environmental inspections completed, watch crew members for safe work practises, lead by example, safe keeping of all daily documentation

Benefits

Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods
Overtime opportunities (project dependent)
Generous paid time off
RRSP-DPSP employer matching, increasing with years of service
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
Company-paid safety training
Annual PPE allowance provided for field-based employees (post-probation)
Out-of-town work includes either all-inclusive camp accommodations or LOA and individual accommodations (project dependent)
Travel time to and from site will be paid at base rate, and travel provided by employer (project dependent)
Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling support)
Employee Referral Bonus Program