Utility Foreman - Texas

Entergy•Beaumont, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Foreman supervises, coordinates, and assists with construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems. The position supports network operations and storm restoration, directs contract crews, and may assume the Line Supervisor’s duties during their absence. It provides leadership and training to line and service personnel while promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with Company Safety Rules. The role also involves resolving customer issues, managing work orders and multiple tasks, and helping meet network goals. The employee must maintain a focus on safety and accuracy, work effectively with others under challenging conditions, and safeguard Company equipment and assets. The position is based in Beaumont, Texas, is onsite, and involves travel of 50% to 75%. Additional hours, alternate work locations, and duties may be required during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the Company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of line experience or equivalent.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to understand and follow directives and complete tasks.
Ability to work safely and follow Entergy safety policies and procedures.
Excellent leadership skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Self-motivated and dependable team player.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to recognize workplace hazards and mitigate them.
Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and participate in problem-solving teams.
Ability to recognize process-improvement opportunities and enact change.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and assist with construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution systems.
Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
Manage SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.
Organize work and manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
Work collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
Direct construction and repair crews with attention to safety and accuracy.
Assist with network operations and storm restorations.
Operate AM/FM and direct contract crews.
Motivate and influence a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce, addressing safety and training issues.
Assume Line Supervisor duties for a short time in their absence.
Maintain and care for Company equipment and safeguard assets.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the Company.