Substation Foreman

EC Source Services, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Erectors, Inc. seeks a Substation Foreman to supervise day-to-day substation construction activities on project sites, reporting directly to the Project Manager. The Foreman must oversee field crews from Groundman to Leadman, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality workmanship.

The role requires strong field leadership, coordination with project staff, and the ability to translate plans into practical on-site execution under varying weather and site conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience applying basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency.
• Ability to manage others and many facets of the construction project.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook and internal systems.
• Ability to visualize the entire project and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute the project plan to schedule and ensure compliance with budget.
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
• Track and communicate weekly project report and generates 3 weeks look ahead.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standards and design requirements.
• Initiate and conduct project meetings with staff assigned to the project and management if necessary.
• Review and address plan details, resolve issues before they result in added budget expenditures.
• Advise Superintendent of any potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts.
• Enforce site specific plans and procedures that are in line with EEI’s culture and safety requirements.
• Review and submit weekly time sheets to payroll for processing.
• Maintain the project’s daily job diary.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Engineering principles

Project visualization

Resource scheduling

Team management

Tools

OSHA 30

State Class A CDL

Job description

Company Summary

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Substation Foreman supervises and assists with the day-to-day activities of the substation employees and the project to which they are assigned, reports directly to Project Manager assigned to the project. The Foreman must be able to perform the various duties while on the job from Groundman to Leadman.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and execute the project plan to schedule and ensure compliance with budged.
• Supervise and coordinate all construction activities.
• Track and communicate weekly project report and generates 3 weeks look ahead.
• Ensure project materials and workmanship meets the project quality standards and design requirements.
• Initiate and conduct project meetings with staff assigned to the project and management if necessary.
• Review and address plan details, resolve issues before they result in added budget expenditures.
• Advise Superintendent of any potential problems, work interferences or schedule difficulties while assisting in circumventing/resolving such conflicts.
• Enforce site specific plans and procedures that are in line with EEI’s culture and safety requirements.
• Review and submit weekly time sheets to payroll for processing.
• Maintain the project’s daily job diary.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Outlook and internal operational systems.
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles to construction challenges.
• Ability to visualize the entire project and anticipate constructability issues and embed solutions in the construction plans and schedules.
• Must be able to schedule, monitor and forecast resources for optimum efficiency.
• Ability to manage others and many facets of the construction project and assume responsibility.

Preferred

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class A driver’s license and/or hold and maintain a valid commercial driver’s License.
• OSHA 30.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan.

MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOP regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.