Substation Foreman

About the role

The Substation Foreman will be responsible for all aspects of performing work associated with and including, but not limited to, the construction, modification, installation, maintenance, and refit of all substation components. These may include transformers, breakers, relay panels, buss assemblies, and other substation components.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of men in a responsible, safe, and efficient manner
• Perform installation of all substation equipment
• Work independently and lead journeymen/apprentices to complete tasks
• Interact with clients, other contractors, etc. to coordinate safe work environments
• Follow the instructions of the Operations Coordinator, GF, Superintendent

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites including working in the heat and inclement weather
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud

Physical Demands

• Frequently sits, climbs or balances, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls
• Lifts heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds and carries that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis
• Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Uses manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Climbs up to and onto elevated equipment and stands for long periods of time
• Quickly moves arms and legs
• Excellent stamina
• Able to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position requires the frequent need for overtime work as driven by customer needs and storms. There may also be unpredictable hours associated with emergencies, (outages, storm recoveries, etc.).

Travel

• Primarily works out-of-town during the workweek which requires weekly overnight travel
• Out of area and extended travel is common and dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters
• Must be available to travel for work routinely and with very little notice

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Class A CDL or the ability to secure within 90 days
• Experience working in a substation erecting steel, install/maintaining devices, wiring breakers
• Four years working in a utility substation
• Several years of Substation experience
• Must possess a strong leadership ability
• Must be able to read and understand technical information contained in manuals and blueprints
• Must be able to adapt to changing conditions, sites, and unforeseen circumstances
• Must show up for work ready and fit for duty
• Willing to work in the extremities of nature, i.e., extreme heat, rain, cold
• Must have the ability to work in a team environment

Key Nice-to-Haves

• Technical degrees or higher
• Specialty skills (welding, heavy equipment operation, crane operators - NCCCO)
• Multiple years as a substation journeyman