Substation Foreman

About the Company

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) constructs transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, EEI delivers world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and maintain a reputation for integrity.

EEI is a purpose-driven company valuing an inclusive, welcoming culture where team members are empowered with training, tools, and opportunities to grow. As a subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company, EEI is certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

About the Role

The Substation Foreman supervises and assists with the day-to-day activities of substation employees and the assigned project, reporting directly to the Project Manager. The Foreman must be capable of performing duties ranging from Groundman to Leadman.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute the project plan to schedule and ensure compliance with budget.
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
• Track and communicate weekly project reports and generate a 3-week look ahead.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meet project quality standards and design requirements.
• Initiate and conduct project meetings with staff and management as necessary.
• Review and address plan details, resolving issues before they result in added budget expenditures.
• Advise Superintendent of potential problems, work interferences, or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts.
• Enforce site-specific plans and procedures aligned with EEI’s culture and safety requirements.
• Review and submit weekly time sheets to payroll for processing.
• Maintain the project’s daily job diary.

Requirements

• Minimum working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and internal operational systems.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to visualize the entire project and anticipate constructability issues, embedding solutions in construction plans and schedules.
• Ability to schedule, monitor, and forecast resources for optimum efficiency.
• Ability to manage others and multiple facets of the construction project, assuming responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid State Class A driver’s license and/or valid commercial driver’s license.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment, routinely requiring extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Work occurs in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

• Physically active role with lifting required; must bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Disability and Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan