Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Hammond, LA

25d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew in constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical underground distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized powerlines. The role prioritizes safety, crew training, and the quality and timely completion of projects. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs, and reports to the General Foreman. The position involves installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems, and carrying out live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. The Foreman also operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and may respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation. Work takes place outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather and construction-site conditions.

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 assignments, including out of state.
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 frequently stand, walk, handle objects, and 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 lower classifications on safe and productive work procedures.
Oversee project work and take responsibility for its 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 on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Understand how and when 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 requirements and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varied environmental conditions and perform outage, storm, and emergency response duties, including on-call rotation.