FOREMAN - Underground

Chain Electric Co Inc•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Underground Foreman oversees a crew responsible for constructing, maintaining, and operating electrical systems. The Foreman ensures assigned projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. The position provides leadership and direction to the crew, supports project planning and execution, and helps ensure quality, safe operations and customer satisfaction. The candidate must live within a one-hour drive of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and be able to travel 100% of the time at a moment’s notice.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in URD utility construction, including directional boring.
Ability to travel 100% of the time at a moment’s notice.
At least a valid CDL-B license.
Must live within a one-hour drive of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to delegate work, schedule crews, assign duties, and complete projects by required deadlines.
Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate figures and amounts.
Ability to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to handle emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
Leadership skills to guide and train personnel safely, effectively, and positively.
Ability to understand and use English, orally and in writing, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to personnel.
Dependable and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an apprentice program or technical training as a lineman.
Class A CDL required within 90 days of employment.
Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to operating motor vehicles on streets, roads, and highways.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations.
Work with the General Foreman (GF) to estimate labor, equipment, and material needs and develop look-ahead schedules.
Ensure the crew follows the GF’s schedule of activities for construction and maintenance of customer projects.
Monitor work progress, equipment, and construction sites to ensure safety, compliance with specifications, and schedule adherence.
Secure company and customer tools and materials daily.
Promote awareness of and adherence to safety policies and guidelines.
Seek the GF’s assistance in problem-solving to ensure effective and efficient technologies, techniques, and equipment are used.
Assist workers engaged in construction or extraction activities using hand tools or other equipment.
Ensure equipment and machinery repair requests are made promptly to support cost-effective repairs, reduce delays, and maintain safe equipment.
Assist the GF in training workers on construction methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, best practices, and company policies.
Support General Foremen and Project Managers in meeting company goals and objectives.
Work through the GF to recruit qualified applicants and assign classifications based on demonstrated skills and abilities.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, or hires.
Follow company EEO, affirmative action, safety, and quality assurance programs.
Maintain positive relationships with existing customers and cultivate professional relationships with potential customers.