Foreman - Overhead; Palmetto EMC

Overview

Position Summary: The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Able to coach crew members and train lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines; conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings; possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• String overhead wire; setting poles and anchors; installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems; replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect lives; maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor; identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit; be familiar with induced voltage; sag wire; phase a circuit through a substation.
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups; understand grounding procedures; work at heights and/or confined spaces; properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and operate equipment safely; phase out a line using phasing sticks; plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Obtain a one shot on a recloser; safely perform reconductoring; glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines; install and remove mechanical jumpers; use a load bust tool.
• Request and obtain line clearances; possess working knowledge of line protection devices; understand flag and tag procedures; work outside in inclement weather; perform other related work as required to complete the job.

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members; travel long distances on short notice when required; work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs; properly inspect rubber goods and PPE; comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving; willing to work overtime and outside of the normal work schedule including weekends and holidays as required for the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

Essential is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

Electric We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.