FOREMAN - Overhead

Chain Electric Co•Richland, MS

About The Position

The Foreman oversees a crew responsible for construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems. The role ensures assigned projects are completed according to design, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. The Foreman provides crew leadership and direction, coordinates staffing, equipment, materials, and schedules with the General Foreman (GF), monitors job-site progress and safety, and supports project managers in meeting company goals. The position also assists with worker training, equipment maintenance coordination, customer relationships, and personnel actions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working on and around energized high-voltage primary electric links, with a minimum voltage of 7.2 kV.
Ability to travel 100% of the time and at a moment’s notice.
At least a valid CDL-B license.
Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to delegate work, schedule crews, assign duties, and meet project 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 assigned personnel safely, effectively, and positively.
Ability to understand and use English, orally and in writing, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
Dependability and trustworthiness.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a lineman apprentice program or technical training.
Valid CDL-A license.
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 GF to estimate worker requirements, equipment, and materials, and develop look-ahead schedules.
Ensure the crew follows the GF’s activity schedule for construction and maintenance of customer projects.
Monitor work progress and ensure equipment and construction sites are safe, specifications are met, and work stays on schedule.
Ensure company and customer tools and materials are secured daily.
Promote awareness of safety policies and ensure the crew follows them.
Seek the GF’s assistance with problem-solving to use effective and efficient technologies, techniques, and equipment.
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 with training workers in 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 develop professional relationships with potential customers.