Substation Foreman

About Us:

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today! 

Position Summary:

Direct and supervise the planning, lay-out, installation, testing, repair, or maintenance of high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment and control systems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform all the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested. 
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised.
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting. 
• Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Be able to create and execute a one-week schedule.
•  Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unitrates.
•  Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
•  Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor. 
• Participate in investigation process as needed. Review accidents and the causes with employees.
•  Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format. 
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.
• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
•  Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
•  Use effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues.
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job. As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed.
•  Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision.
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks.
•  Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
•  Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
•  Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
•  Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
•  Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis.
•  Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
•  Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&ID’s, and loop diagrams. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
•  With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications. 
• Assure crew plans, lay-out, diagram, install and/or repair substation wiring, electrical fixtures apparatus and control equipment in accordance with those plans and specifications.
•  Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
•  Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
•  Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.
•  Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines.
• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level.
•  Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies
•  Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

• Must have working experience as a Substation Journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience
• in an industrial construction setting. Strong working knowledge of the project specifications and high voltage
• electrical and civil industry standards. Must have working knowledge of electrical substation components, auto-level
• and transit for accurate lay-out and verification of finished grades, fabrication and erection of forms with thorough
• knowledge of steel framed forms (i.e. Symons); fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying
• techniques; and placing, finishing and sealing concrete, and of the construction, testing, maintenance, and repair of
• substations. Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for the members of
• his/her crew. Ability to understand and follow directions. Must have all necessary tools (see Substation Tool List).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience as a supervisor.
• One or more of the following certifications:
• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Concrete Finisher
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Rigging
• For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (i.e. NCCCO or CICCertification)
• TRAINING CERTIFICATES
• For Crane Operations, an OSHA approved certification is required (i.e. NCCCO or CICCertification)
• NCCER Electrician
• NCCER Carpenter
• NCCER Concrete Finisher
• NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
• NCCER Rigging

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
•  Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear
• naturally or with correction.
•  Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the jobduties.
•  Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
•  Requires repetitive movement.
•  Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders andscaffolds.
•  Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside
• conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•  Typical construction site environment
•  Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
•  Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to
• inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
•  Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
•  Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
•  Work around hazardous equipment.
•  This position is considered a safety sensitive position

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.