Transmission Line Working Foreman

Arizona G&T Cooperatives•Benson, AZ

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position shall direct and be held accountable for the safety and production of assigned crew members in the performance of maintenance, inspection, or construction functions as defined or implied in service contracts entered into by the Cooperative. This includes the proper operation of equipment, the quality and quantity of work performed, and the harmony of the crew and crewmembers. All activities will be coordinated through his or her Manager and shall adhere to all Cooperative safety rules and work procedures.

Requirements

Completion of a four (4) year apprenticeship program recognized by State Apprenticeship Council.
Minimum of four (4) years experience in hotline bare hand work on high voltage and extra high voltage electric power transmission systems.
Related on-the-job experience may be substituted in lieu of meeting formal apprenticeship training experience or any equivalent combination of education experience and training.
Must be a journeyman lineman with at least (5) years experience relative to electrical utility operations.
Demonstrated leadership ability in motivating and supervising field personnel.
Possess excellent work ethics and be highly self-motivated.
Perform and expect a high level of workmanship.
Demonstrated knowledge of Transco's Power Delivery Systems.
Demonstrated ability to schedule, plan, and complete work in a defined time frame.
Ability to train and/or orient assigned personnel or other personnel in the maintenance, inspection, or construction of the Cooperative's electric power transmission system.
Shall possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Commercial Drivers License (Class A) within one year from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ten years working experience
Basic computer navigation skills – MS Office, Windows, etc.

Responsibilities

Direct and be accountable for the safety and production of assigned crew members.
Ensure proper operation of equipment.
Ensure quality and quantity of work performed.
Maintain harmony within the crew.
Coordinate all activities through the Manager.
Adhere to all Cooperative safety rules and work procedures.
Plan daily, weekly, monthly, and annual work activities, assuring the economic utilization of men and equipment.
Prepare weekly and monthly work schedules and be accountable for their timely completion.
Provide clear directions to crewmembers to enable them to complete assigned tasks.
Monitor crew members' productivity and make changes to improve productivity.
Perform work activity as required.
Provide positive leadership, coordinate, direct, and train all assigned crewmembers.
Promote and maintain safe working conditions, practices, and procedures.
Perform daily tailgate sessions, monitor and enforce the use of personal protective gear.
Report continued infractions to Manager.
Commit to a timeline and ensure all work activities have the correct staffing, materials, tools, and equipment allocated.
Coordinate work activities and capital projects with Operations and other departments as needed.
Plan alternate work activities to ensure productivity when foul weather conditions or equipment breakdowns occur.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with RUS and the Cooperative's standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensure crewmembers maintain good housekeeping practices on all equipment, tools, vehicles, and assigned areas.
Perform switching on power delivery system in conformance with established operational procedures.
Perform or direct live line and bare hand work procedures in accordance with Cooperative and industry practices and procedures.