General Foreman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike Corporation•Temple, TX

2d•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. Effectively plans ahead anticipating issues and project needs to accomplish Company and crew goals. Provides optimum customer service to his 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

Working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
Capability of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
Capability of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
Working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
Familiar with induced voltage.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Understand how to safely operate equipment.
Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Supervises crew members.
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.
Stringing underground wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoot problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
Replace cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Ensure Company vehicles, equipment and tools are maintained in good working conditions.
Comply with Company reporting procedures and completing required Company paperwork.
Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
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 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.
Inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.