Foreman - Overhead (Dominion)

About the role

The Foreman is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position requires frequent travel to various locations and may involve working with energized high-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• 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.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot problems and supervise troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor and identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups, understand grounding procedures, and work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Operate and understand how to safely use equipment, properly install and remove PPE and cover-ups, and safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Understand and use a load bust tool, identify and locate puller and tensioner setups, and understand flag and tag procedures.
• Work safely in various weather conditions and frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Understand how to safely operate equipment and phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understand how to obtain a one-shot on a recloser and be willing to work over-time when requested.
• Work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Requirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices and understands flag and tag procedures.
• Complies with company reporting procedures and completes required company paperwork.
• Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

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

About the team

We work with utilities across the country to solve their energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems to integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.