Utility Foreman - Field Ops Lead (Travel 50%+)

Entergy; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Mississippi, LLC is seeking an experienced foreman to supervise and coordinate the construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution. You will lead line and service crews, train staff, and uphold safety policies while driving network performance and storm response efforts.

Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of line experience, a high school diploma, and a Class A CDL, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and mentor a diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks.
• Follow Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Desired: ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams; ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and assist in the construction and repair of both overhead and underground distribution.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide leadership and training to line and service personnel.
• Champion safe work practices and insure compliance to Company Safety Rules.
• Work to insure network goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Be able to manage all SO/SR/WR's in DIS/DSS.
• Organize work and manage multiple task and inputs simultaneously.
• Work with others and maintain a positive attitude in extreme working conditions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and accuracy in order to direct construction/repair crews safely and to construct/restore electric system efficiently.
• Assist in Network operations, storm restorations, and operation of AM/FM and directing of contract crews.
• Motivate and influence a diverse and geographically dispersed work force dealing with a wide variety of safety and training issues.
• Assume Line Supervisor's duties for a short time in their absence.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Decision making

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Hazard recognition

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class A CDL

Job description

Entergy Mississippi, LLC is seeking an experienced foreman to supervise and coordinate the construction and repair of overhead and underground distribution. You will lead line and service crews, train staff, and uphold safety policies while driving network performance and storm response efforts.

Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of line experience, a high school diploma, and a Class A CDL, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and mentor a diverse workforce