Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Baton Rouge, LA

25d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the General Foreman. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for quality and completion deadlines. The position includes coaching and training employees, conducting safety briefings, performing underground installation and repair work, and operating excavation and pulling equipment. Work may take place in confined spaces and near energized equipment, as well as outdoors in extreme or inclement weather. The Foreman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Five years of recent underground line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
Willingness to work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Coach and train lower-classification employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Oversee project work and take responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE use and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as required.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.