Foreman - Transmission (GTC)

Pike Corporation•Gray, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized work. Supervises crew members. 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. Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings. Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work. Strings overhead wire. Setts poles and anchors. Installs 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. Must be 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. 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.

Requirements

Skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems
Possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills
Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures
Capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work
Able to perform rigorous physical labor
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Familiar with induced voltage
Able to properly sag wire
Capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
Understand grounding procedures
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
Understand how to safely operate equipment
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
Able to safely perform a reconductoring job
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
Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices
Understand flag and tag procedures
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
Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
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 work
Supervise 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
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
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.)
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
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
Work outside, frequently in inclement weather
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members
Travel long distances on short notice, when required
Work for extended periods in various locations, when required
Lift in excess of 50 lbs
Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork
Demonstrate safe driving
Work over-time when requested
Work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job