Transmission Foreman at Southern Electric Corporation (this is for application collection)

Southern Electric Corporation; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

A leading electrical utility contractor located in Flowood, Mississippi is seeking a Foreman to supervise and perform various electrical utility tasks including installation and maintenance of power distribution systems. Candidates must have relevant training or substantial experience in the field. The role requires oversight of apprentice linemen and operation of construction equipment while adhering to strict safety policies. A valid commercial driver's license is a plus. Comprehensive benefits are offered including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Valid class 'B' commercial driver's license may be required.
• Certification for light cranes and boom trucks is needed.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs structures and equipment in electrical systems.
• Operates all construction equipment as needed.
• Supervises conductors stringing operations.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Ability to use aerial lift equipment

Supervisory skills for training apprentice linemen

Interpreting electrical diagrams

Education

Approved apprenticeship program or 7 years of experience

Tools

Light cranes

Boom trucks

Job description

About Us

Southern Electric Corporation a

Southern Electric Corporation a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services. A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment. Customers include investor‑owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint. Our team is our family. We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry‑leading training. We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for. Call us family!

About This Role

A Foreman at Southern Electric Corporation classification will have received their training in an approved forty‑two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have seven (7) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience. Foreman shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required.

What You’ll Do

• Installs and repairs structures, conductors or equipment used in electrical power or distribution systems.
• Installs and maintains line hardware and erects wooden and/or steel poles and light or heavy‑duty transmission towers.
• Splices cables together for overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines.
• Strings wire conductors and cable between erected poles and adjusts slack, using winch, hoist, or other means.
• Utilizes aerial lift equipment and/or climbs poles and removes and installs hardware, wires, and other equipment.
• Opens/closes switches to isolate or energize line sections.
• Tests lines and equipment for potential and installs grounding devices to de‑energize circuits and equipment to perform repairs, adjustments or to remove electrical hazards.
• Calculates set‑up locations for stringing operations.
• Secures one‑shots, holds tags, R‑switches, hot‑line holds etc. on lines working near or over.
• Hangs travelers from poles or towers.
• Ensures that guards and covers are in place for lines, highway, and other obstructions on ROW.
• Ensures that all grounds are in place on stringing equipment and grounding blocks etc.
• Supervises conductor stringing operation.
• Operates all construction equipment if needed.
• Uses plumb bob, pulls guy wires, and ensures that poles are plumb before dead‑ending conductors.
• Interprets charts and calculates sag for conductors, using owner's required method.
• Works from hanging ladders, walk boards, or baskets on booms for clipping, dead‑ending conductors etc.
• Hangs and operates carts for spacing bundle conductors.
• Sets guard poles, strings lead line, string conductors, sag, clip, and dead‑end conductors.
• Watches over, directs, and trains apprentice linemen working under or with them.
• Directs and ensures that underground utilities are located.
• Replaces and straightens poles and attaches cross‑arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to wood poles preparatory to erection.
• Cleans, trims, and splices corresponding conductors by splicing together or by joining ends with compression connections.
• Tests conductors to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections, according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
• Installs watt‑hour meters and connects service drops between power line and consumer.
• Covers conductors with insulating material.
• Uses rubber gloves, hot sticks, or the live line “bare hand” method to work on and/or repair energized lines to avoid interruption of service.

What You’ll Bring

• May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
• May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license.
• Needs certification for light cranes, boom trucks, etc.
• May be required to read and interpret blueprints.
• Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site.
• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
• May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
• Works with limited supervision.

What You’ll Get

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.