Substation Foreman

SUMMARY

A Foreman is responsible for managing and overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel

• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors

• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs

• Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on proper PPE and work procedures

• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably

• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials

• Read project plans, drawings, specifications and blueprints

• Create and manage schedules and monitor attendance of the crew

• Manage employees to ensure the project is kept on schedule

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

**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 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