Foreman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•West Monroe, LA

25d

About The Position

The Foreman leads a crew constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems. The role prioritizes safety and includes work on powerlines, troubleshooting and fault locating, and responsibility for project quality and deadlines. The Foreman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs require, and reports to the General Foreman. The position involves working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. It may require outage, storm, and emergency work, including an on-call rotation, as well as work outside normal business hours.

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.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle objects, and operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and the proper use of tools and test equipment.

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 lower-classification employees in 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; use appropriate tools and test equipment.
Determine how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
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 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 needed.