Foreman - Overhead (Dominion)

Pike•Sudley, VA

3h•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. Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. They work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and continuously expand their offerings to supply their customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Each of their employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Requirements

Possesses working knowledge of coaching skills
Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work
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
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

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
Able to coach crew members
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
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
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
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