Foreman - Overhead (Dominion)
About The Position
The Foreman position is a skilled role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role requires working safely with energized and de-energized overhead lines, coaching and training less experienced crew members, and leading hot stick work. The Foreman is expected to conduct pre-job briefings, possess comprehensive knowledge of line work, and troubleshoot primary and secondary systems. The position involves installing and replacing various electrical components, maintaining company equipment, and performing rigorous physical labor. It requires understanding of voltage identification, wire sagging, circuit phasing, grounding procedures, and safe operation of equipment. The Foreman must be capable of working at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions, while adhering to safety protocols and company policies. Travel and extended work periods in different locations may be required.
Requirements
- 5-year minimum of recent field experience
- Able to read and communicate effectively in English
- 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
- Possesses a CDL
- Self-Motivated
- Team-Oriented
- Customer Oriented
- Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies
Responsibilities
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
- Able to coach crew members
- Possesses working knowledge of coaching skills
- Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures
- Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines
- Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings
- Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work
- Stringing overhead wire
- Setting poles and anchors
- Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear
- Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems
- Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems
- Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- 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
- Understand 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
- Understand 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
- Understand flag and tag procedures
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
- Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members
- Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork
- 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
Benefits
- VA Approved Apprenticeship Program
- GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
