3948 - Substation - Leadman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Canton, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Substation Leadman works directly with a Foreman to learn how to properly direct 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 stems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. This role involves learning to plan and coordinate the efforts of craft workers under supervision and motivating them to accomplish 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, 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
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Concrete Finisher
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Rigging

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
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
• If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
• Learn to create and execute a one week schedule
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional
• If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and activity designation
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor
• Participate in investigation process as needed
• Learn to 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 (ie 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
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Listen to other co-workers and supervisor's suggestions, concerns and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
• Report information to Foreman
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• 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
• Receive training on administrative duties which include but are not limited to filling out daily reports, material requisitions, coordinating equipment and suppliers etc
• 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

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits portfolio
• health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances
• life insurance
• robust wellness program
• paid vacation
• holiday time
• company matched 401k plan
• vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• pre-taxed accounts
• voluntary legal plan
• identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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