Foreman - Underground (Halifax EMC)

Pike Corporation•Enfield, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Description Position Summary: The Underground Foreman position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. Essential Functions: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work. Supervises multiple crews. Possesses 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 underground services, infrastructure and duct banks. Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings. Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution. Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit. Frequently works with and around 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. Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork. Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members. Able to perform rigorous physical labor. Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. Must be familiar with induced voltage. Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable. Understands grounding procedures. Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure. Capable of working in confined spaces. Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up. Understands grounding procedures. Capable of testing and classifying soil. Understands how to safely operate equipment. Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks. Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order. Understands sloping and shoring requirements. Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements. Able to properly ask for and take line clearances. Able to identify and locate underground pulling equipment. Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices. Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE. Understands flag and tag procedures. Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather. Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines. Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience
2 years in a leadership position.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervises multiple crews.
Possesses 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 underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
Troubleshoots problems on underground circuit.
Frequently works with and around 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.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
Understands grounding procedures.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
Capable of working in confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Understands grounding procedures.
Capable of testing and classifying soil.
Understands how to safely operate equipment.
Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands sloping and shoring requirements.
Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Able to identify and locate underground pulling equipment.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.