Transmission Foreman

PowerGrid Services; Lilesville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services in the United States seeks a skilled supervisor to lead Linemen and crews on transmission projects. You will direct maintenance and construction on energized and de-energized lines and instruct hot stick work for energized systems.

The role requires supervising safe operations, conducting pre-job briefings, and ensuring proper PPE. You will coordinate crew work, inspect equipment, and uphold company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices Equipment Operators, Crane Operators, and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all transmission projects.
• Maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized power lines.
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
• Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Safely perform reconductoring jobs.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Knows how to use a load bust tool.
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Inspect PPE and rubber goods.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.

Job description

• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices Equipment Operators, Crane Operators, and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all transmission projects.
• Maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized power lines.
• Lead and teach hot stick work on energized lines.
• Conducts pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Safely perform reconductoring jobs.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Knows how to use a load bust tool.
• Identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Inspect PPE and rubber goods.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots problems and supervises troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Coordinates and inspects the work of crew members.