Substation General Foreman
Powerserve Technologies · Indiantown, FL · 6 days ago
On-siteManagement$35–$45/hrFull-time
About the role
Substation Foreman - West Florida Area
📍 West Florida (Projects are all over Florida, however many of these projects are near the West Coast of Florida)
💰 $35–$45+/hour (Depending on Experience) + Per Diem + Company Truck + Full Benefits
What We Offer
- $35–$45+/hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Per Diem provided
- Paid hotel accommodations
- Company vehicle/work truck provided
- Full Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Career growth opportunities
- Stable long-term utility infrastructure work
Position Summary
The Substation Foreman will lead crews performing construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrade work within high voltage electrical substations. This individual will be responsible for coordinating daily field activities, directing crews, communicating with utility representatives, maintaining schedules, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise field crews on substation construction projects
- Plan and coordinate daily work activities and manpower needs
- Assign tasks and ensure crews understand project priorities and expectations
- Coordinate with utility construction representatives regarding outages, switching schedules, and site access/clearances
- Maintain project progress and maintain productivity goals
- Help ensure work is completed on time and within budget
- Work closely with Operations Manager regarding schedules, project timelines, and deliverables
- Read and interpret construction drawings, prints, specifications, and electrical schematics
- Lead installation activities involving: Conduit systems, Grounding systems, Cable tray installation, Control cable installation and terminations, Equipment setting and assembly, Switches, breakers, panels, and substation equipment, Structural steel and electrical assemblies, Troubleshoot and resolve field issues as they arise
- Conduct and participate in safety meetings and ensure compliance with company and utility safety requirements
- Maintain quality workmanship and enforce safe work practices
- Track field progress and communicate updates effectively
Qualifications
- Prior experience leading substation construction crews as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Lead, or similar supervisory role
- Clean driving background needed if you want to drive our company vehicles
- Strong background in electrical substation construction - leading crews and working under clearances
- Experience with utility, transmission, or power delivery projects strongly preferred
- Experience working in both greenfield and brownfield substations preferred
- Familiarity with substation construction practices, equipment installation, and electrical systems
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable traveling throughout North Florida
- Preferred Experience: Installing and adjusting switches, Erecting steel structures inside high voltage substations, Hanging jumpers, Bus work installation, Control wiring and terminations, Equipment setting and assembly, Relay/control systems, Utility coordination and outage planning, Switchyards and transmission projects, Class A CDL preferred (but not required)
- Ability to pass background/drug screening
- OSHA 10/30 preferred
- Minimum years of substation experience (ex: 5+ or 7+ years)