Foreman - Overhead (AP)

Pike Corporation•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•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.
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 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.
Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Must understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
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.
Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Understands how to use a load bust tool.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
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.
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.
String overhead wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Install 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.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Properly sag wire.
Properly phase a circuit through a substation.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
Safely perform a reconductoring job.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.