Operations Foreman

Four County Electric Membership Corporation; Elizabethtown (KY); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Four County Electric Membership Corporation seeks an Operations Foreman to supervise field crews performing installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution lines, transformers, and metering equipment. The role includes climbing poles and towers, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring safety on site.

Ideal candidate has 10 years as a journeyman line worker, and a North Carolina Class A CDL or ability to obtain one.

Formación

• Journeyman line worker with 10 years experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• North Carolina Class A CDL or ability to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Directs assigned personnel in inspection, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, switchgear, and substations.
• Coordinates crew activities and supports on-site construction and maintenance.
• Ensures safety compliance per OSHA requirements and Four County Safety manual.

Conocimientos

Supervision

Pole climbing

Two-way radio use

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Public communication

Maintenance knowledge

Mapping systems

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

AM/FM/GIS mapping system

Descripción del empleo

An Operations Foreman is a working foreman responsible for providing field supervision over crews involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, and related equipment. Other duties include climbing wood poles, ladders, and towers

Education

High school graduate or equivalent in formal academic education.

Experience

Journeyman line worker with 10 years experience on cooperative line crew or in electrical-related field required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is outside.May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and must be able to work day and/or night.Must make and maintain bona fide residential abode within twenty (20) statue miles of assigned office.
• Must have the ability to effectively utilize a two-way radio in executing the position’s duties.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A commercial driver’s license and operate a motorized vehicle without the assistance of another employee.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with other Cooperative personnel, Cooperative members, and the general public.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to grasp, hold and position poles and utility conductors.
• Must possess the physical strength to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. of materials/equipment, without external assistance of other personnel or mechanical aids.
• Must have the ability to climb poles, stoop and bend into awkward positions to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
• Must have North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or acquire one and comply with all D.O.T. requirements for CDL operators

Reporting relationships

A. Reports to:Construction/Maintenance Supervisor; Operations Supervisor; or, Operations Maintenance Supervisor

B. Directs:Line Crew and other personnel as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A: Supervision and Mentorship

Weight: 40

• Directs assigned personnel in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, switchgear and transmission and distribution substations in an efficient and safe manner.
• Coordinates activities of crew in the operation and maintenance of electric plant facilities.
• Provides on-site construction, maintenance and operational expertise on all assigned substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Coordinates with other supervisors on restoration of service as assigned during major system outages for a significant portion of the system
• To assist in providing on-the-job leadership, training and development of employees of lesser skills and training
• Assists in preparing performance reviews of assigned personnel and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
• Supports the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan Mission and Vision Statements.
• Embraces and demonstrates the values identified in the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan.
• Promotes, develops, and maintains good morale and team spirit by appropriate delegation, coaching, counseling, recognition of achievements, through crew meetings and participation in on-the-job work.
• Reviews work orders turned in by crew for accurate completion.
• Reviews crew’s daily time and work reports and counsels with crew member regarding any discrepancies.
• Strives to teach fellow employees in inspecting the system on a day-to-day basis.
• Assists in maintaining right-of-ways and instructs fellow workers to do the same.

B: Operational Line work

Weight: 35

General Responsibilities

• Successfully passes tests and is knowledgeable of information contained in the lst Class Lineman Manual.
• Knowledgeable in distribution transformer theory including all types of three-phase transformer banks used on the system.
• Identifies problems and knows correct procedures in troubleshooting both primary lines and transmission lines and what precautions to observe when doing so.
• Adheres to Four County policies concerning “on call” personnel and is readily available for emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Coordinates inspection, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, switchgear, and transmission and distribution substations as assigned by supervisor in an efficient and safe manner.
• Keeps informed of latest line construction and maintenance techniques and suggests to or participates with supervisor in incorporation or developing new methods into the Cooperative’s operations.
• Knowledgeable in areas of staking sheets and work orders.
• Works with outside contractors and vendors to expedite completion of assigned projects.
• Offers input into work plans and follows instructions from his/her supervisor.
• Makes foremost effort to provide member services to Cooperative members in a cost-effective way.
• Proficiently uses the Cooperative’s computerized (AM/FM/GIS) mapping system to design work orders, create electronic field drawings and identify service locations.

Distribution Transformer Theory for Line People

• Identifies major components of a transformer and understands why transformers have losses.
• Understands why impedances are important in banking of transformers.
• Knowledgeable of operation of C.S.P. transformers.
• Knows how to parallel transformers.
• Understands the delta and wye systems according to transformers.
• Knowledgeable of symbols used for delta and wye systems and correct procedures for measuring voltage on both type systems.
• Tests on information listed above.
• Comprehends harmonics as related to transformers.
• Knows why transformers are rated according to voltage.
• Knowledgeable of open-wye open-delta 120/240 volt 3Ø and rule of thumb for same.
• Knows nominal voltages for a 120/240 volt 3Ø wye-delta bank.
• Understands why the neutral floats on some installations and studies example in manual to understand broken primary neutral.
• Knowledgeable of backfeed on transformer banks and is able to explain why a transformer is a controlled fault.

Constructing Substations/Lines

• Knows what is involved in planning construction of a substation.
• Knowledgeable of substation inspections.
• Recognizes and identifies parts of a power transformer and knows why transformers exist in industry.
• Becomes knowledgeable of transformer terms as stated in manual and tests on the same.
• Knows importance of potential and current transformers and cautions that should be exercised for both.
• Comprehends why transformers should be de-energized before moving tap changer.
• Reads gauges on power transformer to monitor its operation.
• Understands why most power transformers are of subtractive polarity.

Troubleshooting Lines (Both Primary and Transmission)

• Identifies problems linemen may encounter when troubleshooting both primary and transmission lines.
• Knows correct procedures in troubleshooting primary and transmission lines and what precautions to observe when doing so.

System Knowledge

• Identifies problems associated with line switching.
• Knows correct procedures for line switching.
• Knowledgeable of problems to observe with voltage regulators in line switching.
• Knows precautions to observe when opening a line.

Conversions

• Knowledgeable of all types of conversions.
• Knows correct procedure in changing a substation feed to a higher voltage.
• Identifies precautions to take with autotransformers.
• Converts a single-phase line to a three-phase.

C: Safety

Weight: 25

• Follows all safety rules including all OSHA requirements and Four County Safety manual.
• Recognizes and reports system hazardous conditions. Instructs fellow employees on hazard conditions.
• Shall be safety conscious at all times for employees, general public and yourself.
• Shall be responsible for the proper use of safety devices and equipment under your supervision.
• Shall inspect all tools and equipment including rubber line hoses, rubber blankets, etc. for any defects and current test dates before each use.
• Performs tailgate sessions before each job to inform each employee of the safety precautions and hazards of each job.
• Reports all accidents and participates in follow-up investigations.
• Utilizes Four County’s Potential Hazard Form in reporting hazards on Four County’s system and encourages fellow workers to do the same
• Knows the definition of an accident and the importance of accident investigation.
• Identifies the benefits of a good accident investigation and knows why all accidents should be reported.
• Understands why and relates to fellow employees the reasons all accidents are investigated.

Relationships

A. Internal

Supervisor - To exchange information; to obtain guidance, instructions and assignments.

Line Workers - To coordinate line crew activities and to provide information and guidance to employees of lesser skill and training.

Members - To maintain good member relations through courteous action and respect of rights and property.To provide, when requested, information of Cooperative affairs.

B. External

General Public - To maintain good public relations through courteous actions and respect of rights and property.To give, as requested, prompt and reliable information of Cooperative affairs.

Position Name

Operations Foreman

Status

Open

Department

Operations

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Office Location

Elizabethtown

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Closing Date

Position Objective Summary

An Operations Foreman is a working foreman responsible for providing field supervision over crews involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, and related equipment. Other duties include climbing wood poles, ladders, and towers

Education

High school graduate or equivalent in formal academic education.

Experience

Journeyman line worker with 10 years experience on cooperative line crew or in electrical-related field required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Majority of work is outside.May be exposed to extreme weather conditions and must be able to work day and/or night.Must make and maintain bona fide residential abode within twenty (20) statue miles of assigned office.
• Must have the ability to effectively utilize a two-way radio in executing the position’s duties.
• Must acquire and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A commercial driver’s license and operate a motorized vehicle without the assistance of another employee.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with other Cooperative personnel, Cooperative members, and the general public.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to grasp, hold and position poles and utility conductors.
• Must possess the physical strength to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. of materials/equipment, without external assistance of other personnel or mechanical aids.
• Must have the ability to climb poles, stoop and bend into awkward positions to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
• Must be able to attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
• Must have North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or acquire one and comply with all D.O.T. requirements for CDL operators

Reporting relationships

A. Reports to:Construction/Maintenance Supervisor; Operations Supervisor; or, Operations Maintenance Supervisor

B. Directs:Line Crew and other personnel as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A: Supervision and Mentorship

Weight: 40

• Directs assigned personnel in the inspection, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, switchgear and transmission and distribution substations in an efficient and safe manner.
• Coordinates activities of crew in the operation and maintenance of electric plant facilities.
• Provides on-site construction, maintenance and operational expertise on all assigned substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Coordinates with other supervisors on restoration of service as assigned during major system outages for a significant portion of the system
• To assist in providing on-the-job leadership, training and development of employees of lesser skills and training
• Assists in preparing performance reviews of assigned personnel and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
• Supports the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan Mission and Vision Statements.
• Embraces and demonstrates the values identified in the Cooperative’s Strategic Plan.
• Promotes, develops, and maintains good morale and team spirit by appropriate delegation, coaching, counseling, recognition of achievements, through crew meetings and participation in on-the-job work.
• Reviews work orders turned in by crew for accurate completion.
• Reviews crew’s daily time and work reports and counsels with crew member regarding any discrepancies.
• Strives to teach fellow employees in inspecting the system on a day-to-day basis.
• Assists in maintaining right-of-ways and instructs fellow workers to do the same.

B: Operational Line work

Weight: 35

General Responsibilities

• Successfully passes tests and is knowledgeable of information contained in the lst Class Lineman Manual.
• Knowledgeable in distribution transformer theory including all types of three-phase transformer banks used on the system.
• Identifies problems and knows correct procedures in troubleshooting both primary lines and transmission lines and what precautions to observe when doing so.
• Adheres to Four County policies concerning “on call” personnel and is readily available for emergencies during off-duty hours.
• Coordinates inspection, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, switchgear, and transmission and distribution substations as assigned by supervisor in an efficient and safe manner.
• Keeps informed of latest line construction and maintenance techniques and suggests to or participates with supervisor in incorporation or developing new methods into the Cooperative’s operations.
• Knowledgeable in areas of staking sheets and work orders.
• Works with outside contractors and vendors to expedite completion of assigned projects.
• Offers input into work plans and follows instructions from his/her supervisor.
• Makes foremost effort to provide member services to Cooperative members in a cost-effective way.
• Proficiently uses the Cooperative’s computerized (AM/FM/GIS) mapping system to design work orders, create electronic field drawings and identify service locations.

C: Safety

Weight: 25

• Follows all safety rules including all OSHA requirements and Four County Safety manual.
• Recognizes and reports system hazardous conditions. Instructs fellow employees on hazard conditions.
• Shall be safety conscious at all times for employees, general public and yourself.
• Shall be responsible for the proper use of safety devices and equipment under your supervision.
• Shall inspect all tools and equipment including rubber line hoses, rubber blankets, etc. for any defects and current test dates before each use.
• Performs tailgate sessions before each job to inform each employee of the safety precautions and hazards of each job.
• Reports all accidents and participates in follow-up investigations.
• Utilizes Four County’s Potential Hazard Form in reporting hazards on Four County’s system and encourages fellow workers to do the same
• Knows the definition of an accident and the importance of accident investigation.
• Identifies the benefits of a good accident investigation and knows why all accidents should be reported.
• Understands why and relates to fellow employees the reasons all accidents are investigated.

Relationships

A. Internal

Supervisor - To exchange information; to obtain guidance, instructions and assignments.

Line Workers - To coordinate line crew activities and to provide information and guidance to employees of lesser skill and training.

Members - To maintain good member relations through courteous action and respect of rights and property.To provide, when requested, information of Cooperative affairs.

B. External

General Public - To maintain good public relations through courteous actions and respect of rights and property.To give, as requested, prompt and reliable information of Cooperative affairs.