General Foreman - Underground

Pike Corporation•Manassas, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground General Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The General Foreman ensures projects are completed in a safe and timely manner. This role involves effectively planning ahead, anticipating issues and project needs to accomplish Company and crew goals, and providing optimum customer service to employees and customers.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Must possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

Must possess the capability of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
Must possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Troubleshoot problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understand how to safely operate equipment.
Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Understand how to use a load bust tool.
Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervise crew members, possessing working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Lead and train lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
String underground wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Ensure Company vehicles, equipment, and tools are maintained in good working condition.
Comply with Company reporting procedures and complete required Company paperwork.
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Properly sag wire.
Properly phase a circuit through a substation.
Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Understand grounding procedures.
Work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Safely operate equipment.
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Safely perform a reconductoring job.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
Use a load bust tool.
Properly ask for and take line clearances.
Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.