Substation Foreman

FOREMAN, T&D 

SUMMARY 
The T&D (Transmission & Distribution) Foreman provides direct field leadership and oversight for a crew engaged in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical transmission and distribution systems. This role is responsible for the daily planning, execution, and performance of a T&D line crew, ensuring that power line infrastructure is built or upgraded safely, to utility standards, and on schedule. 

DUTIES 

• Provide direct supervision and direction to a crew of Linemen and groundmen, ensuring project goals for safety, quality, and productivity are achieved. 

• Develop and implement daily and weekly work plans for the crew, based on the overall project schedule. 

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact for the assigned crew, liaising with the General Foreman, project management, and utility representatives as needed. 

• Oversee the crew's construction activities, ensuring compliance with critical safety procedures for energized work, minimum approach distances, and system outages. 

• Lead the crew in safe work practices, driving a culture of safety by conducting daily safety briefings, performing safety audits, and ensuring rigorous adherence to all OSHA and utility-specific safety rules. 

• Track and report on crew performance, productivity, and progress. 

• Ensure the crew is equipped with the necessary tools and specialized T&D equipment (e.g., bucket trucks, digger derricks), and is responsible for its proper use and maintenance. 

• Take responsibility for the quality and reliability of the work performed by the crew. 

• Mentor and develop journeymen and apprentices within the crew. 

• Performs other duties as assigned   

• Complies with all policies and standards   

REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience  

• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. 

• Must be able to assess through the Burns and McDonnell assessment program. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull. 

• Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment. 

• Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses. 

• Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates. 

• Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. 

• Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time. 

• Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment. 

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems. 

• Ability to work under stressful situations. 

• Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology. 

• Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information. 

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burns & McDonnell does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religions, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by application state or federal civil rights law.