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POSITION SUMMARY

FB Titan is seeking an experienced Foreman – Powerline Technician to lead a four-person line crew supporting ongoing utility construction and maintenance work.

This is a local opportunity with no travel or living out, allowing the successful candidate to be home every night while working on a consistent program.

The Foreman will provide day-to-day leadership to the crew and be responsible for safety, production, quality, materials, equipment, field documentation, and coordination with the utility and other project stakeholders.

This is a working Foreman position, requiring hands-on involvement in overhead, underground, and transmission line work. The ideal candidate will have strong field leadership experience, a solid understanding of utility construction, and the ability to keep a crew productive, safe, and organized.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Leadership & Operations

• Lead and participate in the successful completion of distribution and transmission construction and maintenance projects.
• Lead a four-person line crew and provide day-to-day direction and support.
• Plan daily work activities and coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources to meet production requirements.
• Conduct daily tailboard meetings and ensure crew members understand the work plan, hazards, controls, and individual responsibilities.
• Maintain accountability for daily production against the work plan.
• Provide hands-on leadership as a working Foreman.
• Coordinate work activities with the General Foreman, utility representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders as required.
• Communicate project progress, concerns, resource requirements, and changes in scope to supervision and project management.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.

Safety & Quality

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the crew.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company policies, client requirements, applicable regulations, IBEW outside line requirements, and established safe work practices.
• Identify hazards and implement appropriate controls to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all crew members are fit for duty and properly qualified for assigned work.
• Monitor work quality and productivity to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve work methods, productivity, and safety performance.

Utility & Line Construction

• Oversee and participate in underground distribution, overhead distribution, and transmission work.
• Support both energized and de-energized work, as assigned and within applicable qualifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, staking sheets, work packages, and project specifications.
• Oversee and participate in activities including:
  • Overhead line construction and maintenance
  • Underground utility construction
  • Pole framing
  • Stringing
  • Transformer installation
  • Switchgear work
  • Distribution construction and maintenance
  • Transmission construction and maintenance
• Coordinate with utility representatives and inspectors to ensure work meets project requirements.
• Ensure materials, vehicles, and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, and available for the work.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment inspections and address maintenance requirements as needed.

Crew Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop apprentices, Journeyman Linemen, and other crew members.
• Provide direction and feedback to ensure safe, productive, and high-quality work.
• Support crew performance reviews and development planning.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive crew environment.
• Identify training and development opportunities for crew members.

Documentation & Administration

• Complete and maintain required project documentation accurately and on time
• Communicate field activities, progress, challenges, and changes to the General Foreman and Project Management.
• Maintain accurate records of crew activities and production.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Journeyman Powerline Technician / Journeyman Lineman qualification required.
• Minimum three (3) years of Journeyman-level experience.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Crew Leader, or Lead Hand strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working on utility distribution and/or transmission projects.
• Experience leading and coordinating field crews.
• Experience with energized and/or de-energized work considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices and safe work procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, staking sheets, and work packages.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with utility representatives, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently while providing strong leadership to a field crew.
• Proficient with standard field documentation and reporting requirements.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the role in varying weather and site conditions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must:

• Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Successfully complete any required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Meet applicable IBEW outside line agreement and qualification requirements.
• Be willing and able to perform energized or de-energized work as assigned and qualified.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and job-site conditions.
• Meet the physical requirements of powerline construction and maintenance work.