Gas Distribution Foreman

About the Role

Lead a crew in directional drilling and related gas distribution activities. Supervise tasks, ensure safety compliance, resolve equipment issues, and maintain high-quality work standards. This position requires travel throughout North Louisiana, including occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Show up to work on time and as scheduled.
• Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to each task.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality customer service.
• Plan, organize, and delegate daily work activities within the crew.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed by the crew.
• Properly lift tools, objects, and equipment of varying weights.
• Safely and effectively operate all directional drilling equipment.
• Complete all required customer paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure the overall quality of work performed by the crew meets or exceeds standards and expectations.
• Communicate effectively with city utility departments.
• Identify potential problems and implement effective solutions.
• Bring and maintain necessary personal tools and protective equipment suitable for fieldwork, including safety gear, work gloves, boots, and tools relevant to directional drilling and gas distribution tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience in construction and/or gas distribution.
• Prior directional drilling, drill locating, utility line locating, and fusion experience required.
• Ability to read project drawings.
• Valid driver’s/operator license required.
• Knowledge of underground utilities.
• Ability to travel throughout the state as required.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team.
• Ability to follow safety and quality ACI Procedures.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.