Stringing Foreman

SOES; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced technician specializing in high voltage systems for transmission line construction. The role involves safely installing components and leading line crews while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of field experience and be able to communicate effectively in English. A Commercial Driver’s License permit is necessary for this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of recent field experience required.
• Must be capable of leading line crews and coordinating with teams.
• Must understand grounding procedures and be familiar with induced voltage.

Responsibilities

• Works safely on construction of transmission lines.
• Installs and maintains cable sealing ends and other hardware.
• Safely performs reconductoring jobs and other related tasks.

Skills

High voltage systems expertise

Team leadership

Ability to work at heights

Effective communication in English

Job description

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction of transmission lines with energized and de-energized overhead working conditions.
• Capable of leading line crews and coordinating with other teams for erection and civil work.
• Set poles, anchors and overhead line crossings etc.

Job Specification / Qualifications

• Installs cable sealing ends, surge arrestors, insulators and hardware etc.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage understands grounding procedures.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job like payoff, pulling, controlling.
• 10-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit.