Foreman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike Corporation•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Foreman is a safety-focused professional who leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs, and reports to the General Foreman. The Foreman oversees project work and is responsible for its quality and completion deadlines, while coaching and training less-experienced employees in safe, productive work procedures. The position involves working outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. It includes operating overhead line equipment, performing live-line work, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations. Work may take place at extended assignments, including out of state.

Requirements

Five years of recent overhead line experience.
Proficiency in basic computer operations, including Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.
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.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead 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 quality and completion deadlines.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.