Overhead Distribution Foreman (Transmission Underbuild)

Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC. • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Overhead Distribution Foreman directs and supervises field crews performing construction, maintenance, repair, upgrades, and emergency restoration of overhead electric distribution systems. The role oversees crew productivity, safety, quality, and project execution in compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, utility specifications, and industry standards.

The Foreman leads work that includes overhead distribution construction, distribution underbuild installation on transmission structures, reconductoring, system upgrades, storm restoration, and distribution work associated with substations and utility infrastructure. As the primary field leader, this position coordinates manpower, equipment, materials, customer requirements, and project schedules. This is a traveling position focused on West Texas projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL.
• At least 6 years of overhead electric distribution construction experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Foreman, Lead Lineman, or Superintendent-level leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supervising overhead line construction crews.
• Working knowledge of electric distribution systems and utility construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, staking sheets, specifications, and utility standards.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Thorough understanding of overhead electric distribution construction methods and materials.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, crews, and priorities.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution utility operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety principles and utility work practices.
• Ability to identify construction risks and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with project documentation, reporting, and scheduling requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman Lineman certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with distribution underbuild construction on transmission structures.
• Experience with reconductoring, system upgrades, and utility infrastructure improvement projects.
• Experience supporting substation-related distribution construction activities.
• Knowledge of NESC standards, utility specifications, and transmission/right-of-way requirements.
• Experience working around energized transmission and distribution facilities.
• Experience with storm restoration and emergency response operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing overhead electric distribution construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency restoration activities.
• Plan daily work and communicate project expectations, safety requirements, and production goals to crew members.
• Oversee installation of poles, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, capacitors, reclosers, and overhead conductors.
• Direct distribution underbuild construction on transmission structures in accordance with utility requirements, structure loading limitations, clearance requirements, and construction standards.
• Supervise reconductoring, feeder upgrades, voltage conversions, line relocations, system hardening, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinate distribution construction associated with substations, including feeder exits, riser installations, dead-end structures, and related facilities.
• Ensure work complies with project plans, utility specifications, construction standards, and NESC requirements.
• Review construction drawings, staking sheets, maps, work orders, and engineering packages before work begins.
• Coordinate with transmission crews, engineering teams, utility representatives, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct daily job briefings, hazard assessments, and safety meetings.
• Monitor crew productivity and quality, ensuring work is safe, timely, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, utility operating procedures, Minimum Approach Distances (MAD), switching requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage equipment utilization, material inventory, and project documentation.
• Identify and address field issues, safety concerns, and production challenges.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, production records, and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Respond to storm restoration and emergency outage situations as required.
• Mentor, train, and develop crew members.
• Work outdoors in varied weather and field conditions and safely navigate active construction sites, utility rights-of-way, substations, and transmission corridors.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and emergency callouts as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching and vesting.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with PPO, HSA, or FSA plan choices.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee discounts on everyday purchases, including travel, electronics, and entertainment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED