Foreman - Overhead (Blue Ridge Co-op)

The Foreman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Coaches crew members and possesses working knowledge of coaching skills.
• Must be capable of coaching and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Must be capable of leading and teaching hot stick work on energized lines.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to properly sag wire.
• Must be capable of properly phasing a circuit through a substation.
• Must be able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Must understand grounding procedures.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Must understand how to safely operate equipment.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.