Foreman - Transmission

Overview

Lead crew in construction, maintenance, and repair of electric transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities

• installation
• troubleshooting
• high voltage
• fuse replacement
• pole setting
• reporting

Tasks

-Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork. -Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems. -Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others. -Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings. -Coach crew members. -Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order. -Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems. -Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. -Setts poles and anchors. -Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.

Requirements

• cdl
• 5-10 yrs
• hot stick
• phasing
• ppe
• leadership

What You Bring

-Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation. -Understands flag and tag procedures. -Must be able to properly sag wire. -Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order. -5-10 years of experience -Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position. -Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up. -Must understand grounding procedures. -Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required. -Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies. -Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. -Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job. -Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines. -Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required. -Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather. -Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices. -Possesses a CDL and demonstrates safe driving. -Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers. -Must be capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures. -Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized work. -Possesses working knowledge of leadership and management skills. -Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups. -Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. -Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser. -Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so. -Understands how to use a load bust tool. -Must be familiar with induced voltage. -Willing to work over-time when requested. -Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups. -Possesses a working knowledge of all aspects of line work. -Able to properly ask for and take line clearances. -Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE. -Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces. -Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks. -Must understand how to safely operate equipment. -Able to perform rigorous physical labor.

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About Pike Corporation

-Delivering complex solutions for utility infrastructure, energy projects, and industrial sectors. -Commitment to safety and quality in power grids, substations, and renewable energy projects. -Specializing in transmission and distribution lines, power plant construction, and renewable energy systems like solar and wind. -Known for tackling large-scale infrastructure projects with reliability in demanding conditions. -Services across diverse industries including energy, utilities, and commercial development. -Involved in high-profile projects shaping modern infrastructure across the U.S.

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