Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Shreveport, LA

14d

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 involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The Foreman reports to the General Foreman and is responsible for crew leadership, project quality, and completion deadlines. The work includes outdoor job sites and may involve outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

Five years of recent underground line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to 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.
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 quality and completion deadlines.
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; use appropriate tools and test equipment.
Understand when and how to obtain a one-shot on a reclosing device.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs require.