Foreman - Transmission (GTC)

Pike•Gray, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

Requirements

Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Must be able to properly sag wire.
Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Must understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.).
Must possess the necessary tools to climb structures.
Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Understands how to use a load bust tool.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Self-Motivated.
Team-Oriented.
Customer Oriented.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Responsibilities

Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized work.
Supervises crew members.
Leads and trains lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Leads and teaches hot stick work on energized lines.
Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Strings overhead wire.
Setts poles and anchors.
Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.