Foreman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Nice To Haves

Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Must be capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Able to properly sag wire.
Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Must understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Understands how to use a load bust tool.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understands flag and tag procedures.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Coach crew members.
Lead and train lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Understand induced voltage.
Properly sag wire.
Properly phase a circuit through a substation.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Understand grounding procedures.
Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Safely operate equipment.
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Safely perform a reconductoring job.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
Use a load bust tool.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.