Utility Foreman - Texas
Entergy · Beaumont, TX · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
This onsite position is based in Beaumont, Texas, with 50–75% travel required. It is classified as Professional with Paid Overtime (FLSA), non‑bargaining unit, and does not offer relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the construction and repair of both overhead and underground distribution systems.
- Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
- Champion safe work practices and ensure compliance with Company Safety Rules.
- Work to ensure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
- Manage all SO/SR/WRs in DIS/DSS.
- Organize work and manage multiple tasks and inputs simultaneously.
- Work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
- Direct construction/repair crews safely and construct/restore electric systems efficiently with strong attention to detail, safety, and accuracy.
- Assist in network operations, storm restorations, operation of AM/FM, and directing of contract crews.
- Motivate and influence a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce on safety and training issues.
- Assume Line Supervisor’s duties for short periods in their absence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8 years of line experience or equivalent.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
- Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Strong decision‑making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
- Self‑motivated and dependable team player.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate them.
- Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
- Desired: Ability to lead and participate in problem‑solving teams; ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.
Working Conditions
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects employees to be available to work additional hours, work in alternate locations, and/or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment; Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.