HV Electrical Crew Lead

Chain Electric Co Inc; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company Foreman leads a crew in construction, maintenance and operation of electrical systems to ensure projects meet design, budget, schedule and safety requirements. Supervises look-ahead planning, assigns duties, and enforces safety on energized HV work.

Strong leadership, organizational skills and CDL licenses are required, with willingness to travel extensively. Candidate safety mindset and ability to read technical documents and blueprints are essential, along with excellent

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience around energized high-voltage primary lines (7.2 kV min).
• Ability to travel 100% of the time with short notice.
• Valid CDL-B license required.
• Strong planning and delegation to schedule crew and deadlines.
• Good math skills to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, blueprints and diagrams.
• Ability to work under safety policies and handle emergencies.
• Leadership to train and guide a crew.
• Must communicate in English, both spoken and written.
• Dependable and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to crews to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations.
• Work with GF in estimating worker requirements, equipment and material, and develop look ahead schedules.
• Ensure crew follows GF’s schedule of activities in construction and maintenance of customer projects.
• Ensures work progress, equipment, and construction sites are safe, specifications are met, and work is according to schedule.
• Ensures company and customer tools and materials are secured daily, safeguarding assets.
• Adhere to safety policies and guidelines and ensure crew compliance.
• Seek GF’s assistance on problem solving to use effective technologies and methods.
• Assist workers with construction tasks using hand tools or equipment.
• Ensure repairs to equipment are timely to minimize delays and maintain safety.
• Assist GF in training workers in construction methods and safety best practices.
• Support General Foreman/PMs to meet company goals.
• Recruit qualified applicants and assign classifications per demonstrated skills.
• Suggest promotions, transfers, or hires.
• Adhere to EEO, safety, QA programs.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organization

Reading technical docs

English communication

Dependable

CDL-B license

CDL-A license

Safe driving

Education

Lineman apprenticeship or technical training

Job description

Chain Electric Company Foreman leads a crew in construction, maintenance and operation of electrical systems to ensure projects meet design, budget, schedule and safety requirements. Supervises look-ahead planning, assigns duties, and enforces safety on energized HV work.

Strong leadership, organizational skills and CDL licenses are required, with willingness to travel extensively. Candidate safety mindset and ability to read technical documents and blueprints are essential, along with excellent