3615 - Substation Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Duncan, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct and supervise the planning, layout, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of high-voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment, and control systems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. Work in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the work of supervised craft workers and motivate them to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The role includes directing crew safety, work planning, scheduling, materials and equipment availability, quality control, construction activities, and coordination with other crafts and project supervision. The foreman performs the principal duties of the craft workers under their supervision, provides on-the-job and safety training, and evaluates craft-worker performance. This is a full-time, safety-sensitive position in a construction-site environment involving strenuous physical work and exposure to varied and sometimes extreme outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Working experience as a Substation Journeyman or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
Strong working knowledge of project specifications and high-voltage electrical and civil industry standards.
Working knowledge of electrical substation components and the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations.
Knowledge of using an auto-level and transit for accurate layout and verification of finished grades.
Knowledge of fabricating and erecting forms, including steel-framed forms such as Symons.
Knowledge of fabricating and placing rebar, including proper tying techniques.
Knowledge of placing, finishing, and sealing concrete.
Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the crew.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools as listed on the Substation Tool List.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas; use hands to handle tools and controls; perform repetitive movements; and climb and balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a supervisor.
NCCER Electrician certification.
NCCER Carpenter certification.
NCCER Concrete Finisher certification.
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations certification.
NCCER Rigging certification.
For crane operations, an OSHA-approved certification such as NCCCO or CIC is required.

Responsibilities

Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of the craft workers under supervision.
Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote a zero-injury work environment, and report accidents and near misses; participate in investigations and review causes with employees.
Complete and sign daily pre-job safety planning; identify hazards, take corrective action, and ensure crew members understand and sign required planning tools.
Understand and follow lockout/tagout procedures, respond to safety hazards and warning devices, attend site-specific training, and follow applicable procedures.
Understand scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance reporting, and the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
Create and execute one-week schedules and set and execute crew goals based on project unit rates.
Review crew timecards for accurate hours and phase coding.
Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, other crafts, and co-workers; evaluate suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and recommendations and take appropriate action.
Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers and manage other crafts when requested by project supervision.
Provide on-the-job training and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to assigned tasks.
Plan work to carry out assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
Understand the assigned scope of work and the relevant project plans, specifications, and schedule.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to crews.
Participate in daily or weekly quantity-report collection as needed.
Ensure crew work meets plans, specifications, and industry standards; inspect subordinate work, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
Ensure correct construction procedures are followed during installation and observe installed equipment or systems for hazards or a need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
Examine field conditions, identify problems and inaccuracies, identify cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained in good working order, and receives required daily equipment inspections.
Complete craft-worker performance reviews according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and ensure subordinates are qualified for their work level.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership.