3615 - Substation Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Clinton, MS

About The Position

The Substation Foreman directs and supervises the planning, layout, installation, testing, repair, and maintenance of high-voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds, anchor bolts, equipment, and control systems at generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. Work must comply with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreman plans and coordinates the work of supervised craft workers and motivates them to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The role includes planning and coordinating crew work, monitoring schedules and materials, promoting safety, providing training, and ensuring quality and productivity. It also involves inspecting work and equipment, communicating with supervisors and other crafts, and addressing safety hazards and deficiencies. The position is safety-sensitive and is performed in a typical construction-site environment, including exposure to difficult workspaces, temperature extremes, weather, noise, hazardous equipment, and variable lighting.

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 substation construction, testing, maintenance, and repair.
Ability to use 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 rebar fabrication and placement, 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 listed on the Substation Tool List.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements if selected, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a supervisor.
One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Electrician, NCCER Carpenter, NCCER Concrete Finisher, NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations, or NCCER Rigging.
For crane operations, an OSHA-approved certification is required, such as NCCCO or CIC Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of the craft workers under supervision.
Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote a zero-injury goal, and report accidents and near misses to the supervisor.
Understand scheduling, material control, and unit man-hour performance reporting; become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
Create and execute a one-week schedule and set and execute crew goals based on project unit rates.
Review crew timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
Participate in accident investigations as needed and review accidents and their causes with employees.
Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; identify hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them.
Ensure crew members understand, participate in, and sign pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of shifts.
Recognize and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, and follow lockout/tagout procedures and site-specific training requirements.
Communicate effectively with employees and supervisors; evaluate employee suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and recommendations, and develop and implement appropriate plans of action.
Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and coworkers; 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 tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
Understand the scope of work and project plans, specifications, and schedule relevant to the assigned work.
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 employees produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Inspect subordinate work for compliance, ensure correct construction procedures are followed, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
Observe installed equipment and systems to identify hazards and the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
Inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained in good working order, and subject to completed daily equipment inspections.
Complete craft worker performance reviews according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and ensure subordinates are qualified for their work level.