Substation Foreman: Lead Electric Field Crew

Saber Power, LLC; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (two plans)

Dental and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability ins.

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Saber Power Services, headquartered in Houston with expansion into Oklahoma, seeks a Substation Foreman to lead field crews in electrical substation construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrades. You will ensure safe, on-schedule project execution in accordance with drawings and customer requirements.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors, manage daily reports, and mentor crew members to uphold quality and safety standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; electrical apprenticeship or technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of electrical substation construction, installation, or maintenance experience.
• Experience leading or supervising electrical construction crews preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage substation equipment, installation methods, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily substation construction activities including crew assignments and material usage.
• Lead electricians, substation technicians, apprentices to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Oversee installation of substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, buswork).
• Coordinate grounding systems, conduit, cable trays, and control wiring.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and project specifications.
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, codes, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues.
• Monitor productivity, quality, materials usage, and progress against schedules.
• Conduct daily briefings and tailboard safety meetings.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer procedures around energized facilities.
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontractor activities to avoid delays.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance; document deficiencies.
• Maintain daily reports, manpower records, and project documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting and field corrective actions.
• Support testing, commissioning, punch lists, and final closeout as needed.
• Train and mentor crew members to promote safety and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saber Power Services, headquartered in Houston with expansion into Oklahoma, seeks a Substation Foreman to lead field crews in electrical substation construction, installation, maintenance, and upgrades. You will ensure safe, on-schedule project execution in accordance with drawings and customer requirements.

You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors, manage daily reports, and mentor crew members to uphold quality and safety standards across multiple sites.