Foreman, Utility

Entergy•Hot Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman, Utility supervises, coordinates, and assists with construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems. The role supports network operations and storm restoration, including operation of AM/FM and direction of contract crews. It provides leadership and training to line and service personnel, promotes safe work practices, and helps ensure network goals are met. The foreman organizes work, manages multiple tasks and changing priorities, responds to customer issues, and helps crews construct and restore the electric system safely and efficiently. The role may assume a Line Supervisor’s duties during their absence and requires availability for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as needed. The position is onsite in Arkansas, with primary locations listed as Hot Springs, Arkadelphia, and Malvern. Travel is listed as 50% to 75%.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
Ability to work safely and follow Entergy safety policies and procedures.
Excellent leadership skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Self-motivated and dependable team player.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to recognize workplace hazards and mitigate them.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Authorization to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and participate in problem-solving teams as required.
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and assist with construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution.
Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
Manage all SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.
Organize work and manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
Assist in network operations and storm restorations, operate AM/FM, and direct contract crews.
Motivate and influence a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce across a variety of safety and training issues.
Assume Line Supervisor duties for a short time in their absence.
Be available to work additional hours, at alternate locations, and perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
Maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.