3615 - Substation Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Canton, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct and supervise the planning , lay-out, installation, testing, repair, or 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 in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Must have working experience as a Substation Journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the project specifications and high voltage electrical and civil industry standards.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical substation components, auto-level and transit for accurate lay-out and verification of finished grades, fabrication and erection of forms with thorough knowledge of steel framed forms (i.e. Symons); fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques; and placing, finishing and sealing concrete, and of the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of substations.
• Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Substation Tool List).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
• For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (i.e. NCCCO or CIC Certification)
• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Concrete Finisher
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Rigging

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a supervisor

Responsibilities

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting
• Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS)
• Be able to create and execute a one week schedule
• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor
• Participate in investigation process as needed
• Review accidents and the causes with employees
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards
• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation
• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned
• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews
• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation
• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered
• Take corrective actions as needed
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used
• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines
• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed