FOREMAN - Underground

Chain Electric Co•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Underground Foreman oversees a crew responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical systems. The foreman ensures assigned projects are completed according to design, budget, schedule, and safety requirements. This role provides leadership and direction to crew members, coordinates staffing, equipment, materials, and schedules with the General Foreman (GF), and monitors work quality, safety, progress, and equipment condition. The position also supports training, recruiting, personnel actions, customer relationships, and company goals. The role requires 100% travel, sometimes at a moment’s notice, and the candidate must live within one hour’s driving time of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in URD utility construction, including directional boring.
Ability to travel 100% of the time and at a moment’s notice.
At least a valid CDL-B license.
Must live within one hour’s driving time of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Planning and organizational skills, including the ability to delegate work, schedule a crew, assign duties, and complete projects by required deadlines.
Mathematical skills sufficient to calculate figures and amounts.
Ability to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
Ability to handle emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
Leadership skills to guide and train assigned personnel safely, effectively, and positively.
Ability to understand and use English, orally and in writing, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
Dependable and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an apprentice program or technical training as a lineman.
Class A CDL required within 90 days of employment.
Safe driving practices and knowledge of state and local laws concerning operation of motor vehicles on streets, roads, and highways.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations.
Work with the General Foreman to estimate worker requirements, equipment, and materials, and develop look-ahead schedules.
Ensure the crew follows the General Foreman’s schedule of activities for construction and maintenance of customer projects.
Monitor work progress, equipment, and construction sites to ensure safety, compliance with specifications, and adherence to schedule.
Secure company and customer tools and materials daily to safeguard assets.
Follow safety policies and guidelines and ensure crew compliance.
Seek the General Foreman’s assistance with problem-solving to use effective and efficient technology, techniques, and equipment.
Assist workers engaged in construction or extraction activities using hand tools or other equipment.
Ensure equipment and machinery repair requests are made promptly to support cost-effective repairs, reduce delays, and maintain safe equipment.
Assist the General Foreman in training workers in construction methods, equipment operation, safety procedures, best practices, and company policies.
Support General Foremen and Project Managers in meeting company goals and objectives.
Work through the General Foreman to recruit qualified applicants and assign classifications based on demonstrated skills and abilities.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, or hires.
Adhere to company EEO, affirmative action, safety, and quality assurance programs.
Maintain positive relationships with existing customers and develop professional relationships with potential customers.