Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Lafayette, LA

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About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. The role prioritizes safety, oversees project quality and completion deadlines, and includes coaching and training employees in safe, productive work procedures. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the General Foreman. The position involves installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, performing live-line work, and applying switching, tagging, grounding, and voltage-safety procedures. Work may take place in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and includes operating excavation and pulling equipment. The Foreman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation, and may work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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 while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Coach and train 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 locating faults 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 when and how 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 operational and customer needs dictate.