FOREMAN - Overhead

Chain Electric Co Inc•Richland, MS

About The Position

The Foreman of a crew oversees construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems, ensuring assigned projects are completed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and safety considerations. The role provides leadership and direction to crews and supports General Foremen and Project Managers in meeting company goals and objectives. The Foreman coordinates crew work, resources, and schedules; monitors progress, safety, and compliance with specifications; and helps ensure tools, materials, equipment, and work sites are properly secured and maintained. The role also supports training, personnel assignments, and customer relationships. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working on and around energized high-voltage primary electric links (7.2 kV minimum).
Ability to travel 100% of the time and at a moment’s notice.
Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to delegate work, schedule crews, assign duties, and complete projects within required deadlines.
Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate figures and amounts.
Ability to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to handle emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
Leadership skills to guide and train assigned personnel safely, effectively, and positively.
Ability to understand and use English, orally and in writing, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
Dependable and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an apprentice program or technical training as a lineman.
Valid CDL-A license.
Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to operating motor vehicles on streets, roads, and highways.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations.
Work with the General Foreman (GF) to estimate worker requirements, equipment, and materials, and develop look-ahead schedules.
Ensure the crew follows the GF’s schedule of activities for construction and maintenance of customer projects.
Ensure work progress, equipment, and construction sites are safe, specifications are met, and work is completed according to schedule.
Ensure company and customer tools and materials are secured daily to safeguard assets.
Remain aware of safety policies and guidelines and ensure the crew adheres to them.
Seek the GF’s assistance with problem-solving to use effective and efficient technology, techniques, and equipment.
Assist workers engaged in construction or extraction activities using hand tools or other equipment.
Ensure equipment and machinery repair requests are timely to support cost-effective repairs, reduce delays, and maintain safe working equipment.
Assist the GF in training workers in construction methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, best practices, and company policies.
Support General Foremen and Project Managers in meeting company goals and objectives.
Work through the GF to recruit qualified applicants and assign classifications according to demonstrated skills and abilities.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Adhere to company EEO, affirmative action, safety, and quality assurance programs.
Maintain positive relationships with existing customers and cultivate professional relationships with potential customers.