Substation General Foreman
Blue Ridge PowerFayetteville, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted April 22, 2025
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Job Description
The Substation General Foreman at Blue Ridge Power is a leadership role responsible for overseeing electrical substation construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance, managing site staff, and coordinating day-to-day operations in high voltage environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct electrical substation construction projects from conception to completion.
- Ensure safety compliance and promote the safety program among site staff.
- Provide on-site administrative technical management of field-related construction activities.
- Monitor work progress for substation crew and subcontractors.
- Complete weekly and monthly reporting to the Project Manager.
- Create and execute a three-week schedule.
- Conduct daily toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns and work plans.
- Train and mentor crew members on safety practices and operational procedures.
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of construction equipment.
- Evaluate employee work performance and ensure quality standards are met.
Requirements
- 5 years of recent electrician experience as a Substation Foreman or equivalent combination of education and experience in electrical construction.
- Valid Journeyman certification or equivalent experience to provide the skills necessary to perform the work of a Journeyman Substation Technician.
- Diploma certificate from High School, GED, or Line school required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain one.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction and crew control.
- Demonstrated knowledge of electric system components and related communications and protection functions.
- Familiar with construction equipment, including skid steers, man lifts, boom trucks, forklifts, backhoes, and trenchers.
- Demonstrated practical leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and developing employees in a team environment.
- Ability to lead and communicate effectively with crew.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze performance, process improvements, and standardization activities.
- Ability to plan and see the big picture.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
- May require lifting carrying items up to 30 pounds.
- Willing to work in various locations across the state country and for extended periods when required.
- Travel up to 95%.
- Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight (8) or ten (10) hour day according to the schedule.
- Must always wear personal protective equipment, i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, safety harnesses, ear protection, fire retardant clothing, as required and respirators when required.
Benefits & Perks
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401k
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Training and Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Dog-Friendly Offices
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