Foreman - Overhead (Oncor)

About the role

The Foreman is responsible for overseeing the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position involves working at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Coach crew members and possess working knowledge of coaching skills.
• 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.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit, understand induced voltage, properly sag wire, properly phase a circuit through a substation, identify and locate puller and tensioner setups, understand grounding procedures, work at heights and/or confined spaces, work at different types of structures, understand how to safely operate equipment, understand how to 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, perform a reconductoring job, safely work live high voltage distribution power lines, install and remove mechanical jumpers, understand how to use a load bust tool, properly ask for and take line clearances, identify and locate puller and tensioner setups, understand line protection devices, understand flag and tag procedures, work outside, frequently in inclement weather, and perform other related work as required.

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.
• Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to work over-time when requested.
• Able to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Occasional exposure to loud noise levels in the work environment and job sites.
• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated.
• Team-Oriented.
• Customer Oriented.

About the team

We work with utilities across the country to solve their energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing the installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and 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.