Sitka, City and Borough of (AK)
Electric General Foreman
Sitka, City and Borough of (AK), Sitka, Alaska, United States, 99835
Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the Journeyman Lineman (and Apprentice, if any) and manage all contractors regarding all work related to inspecting, evaluating, repairing, installing, and maintaining all classes of overhead and underground power transmission & distribution lines and substations. This position is responsible to collaborate with other department employees to ensure safe and coordinated operation of the utility system. Under the direct supervision of the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Manager, employee works independently on assigned duties and responsibilities. The General Foreman directs and oversees the work of all Electric Department employees who are responsible for the transmission & distribution lines and substations. Responsibilities
Supervises and schedules the work of the line crew and warehouseman Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates and evaluates the work of assigned employees Establishes, provides, and administers safety and training programs for the line crews Conducts Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue training, testing, and certification annually thereafter per OSHA §1910.269 Schedules and supervises the work of contractors working on a capital project and contractors working on an emergency call-out Reviews and approves contractor daily and weekly job reports and invoices Responds to power outages to safely secure the work area(s) and schedules and supervises on-call contractors performing emergency repairs Supervises or coordinates switching procedures during power outages and emergencies Processes requests for electric service installations, plans the work required to extend the electric system to serve new customers, obtains the necessary easements and permits, prepares cost estimates, orders materials, schedules the work and follow-up to ensure the work is done on time and on budget Receives and investigates trouble calls, assigns the work, and provides follow-up to ensure the affected customers are kept informed and that the reported trouble is resolved Inspects transmission and distribution equipment including warehousing for proper operation, maintenance and repair Inspects and assigns maintenance on transmission and distribution facilities and equipment Schedules the electrical transmission and distribution equipment for maintenance Supervises the inventory of electric materials as needed by the electric system, initiates purchase of materials, issues materials and conducts an annual inventory to account for the electric materials Requisitions supplies and materials, maintaining accurate cost data Supervises the preparation of routine reports and records on operations and maintenance including Federal and State reports and those of other governing bodies Manages electrical construction contractors within scope, schedule and budget, through final completion and acceptance of work Assists with all technical and financial aspects of mid- and long-range strategic planning for the department Assist T&D Manager with annual budget planning and monitoring yearly expenditures for the line crew and warehouse Works with the tools as a Line Worker as a member of the line crew on an as needed basis Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods, equipment and tools used in electric transmission and distribution systems and substations; occupational hazards and safety precautions for electric distribution and transmission operation and maintenance; CBS’s electrical system, facilities, and geography of the service area; electrical theory; switching procedures during power outages or emergencies; state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric power transmission and distribution; basic First Aid and CPR. Skills in:
Operating a personal computer using standard Microsoft software applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other customized software; multi-tasking with strong attention to detail. Ability to:
Read and interpret designs and specifications related to electric distribution and transmission and substations; direct and deal with other employees, contractors, new customers, and others, including stressful or disagreeable situations; work under emergency conditions and make quick, effective decisions; communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language; understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions; prepare and present accurate reports; develop solutions to written specifications and oral instructions; perform a wide variety of duties under time-sensitive deadlines; quickly learn and apply new skills and knowledge. Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED Journeyman Lineman Certificate of Fitness issued by the State of Alaska or ability to obtain within six months of hire Five years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Lineman Two years of supervisory experience, preferred Other Job Requirements or Expectations
Maintenance of Alaska Certificate of Fitness every 2 years as required by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Random drug and alcohol screening as required for safety and regulatory compliance Employees are expected to wear right attire and PPE for safety purposes and the work assigned Employees are expected to maintain all required certifications during their employment with the Utility Employees will be required to be on on-call, report to work when on-call, and available to work any hours during a 24-hour period, especially in an emergency Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 90 days after hire, the following: Commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska; Emergency first aid and CPR certification Working Conditions
Works in office about 30% of the time; works in the field supervising line crews outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards about 70% of the time. Field work exposes employee to high voltage electrical lines and other environmental factors such as high winds, heavy precipitation, freezing rain and snow, loud noises, vibrations of hand-held equipment, and confined spaces. When rendering aid to others, employee may be exposed to blood and body fluids. Physical Requirements
Specific Physical Requirements:
Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard daily; sitting or standing for prolonged periods; frequently walking or moving through uneven, heavily vegetated, and steep terrain up to 3 miles during a work shift; occasionally bending, reaching, and kneeling to perform work in tight spaces. General Physical Requirements:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to operate in a noisy environment; sufficient vision to observe gauges and displays; sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and use hand tools; sufficient mobility and reflexes to lift, bend, push, pull, climb stairs or ladders, and move quickly in case of an emergency.
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The primary purpose of this position is to direct the Journeyman Lineman (and Apprentice, if any) and manage all contractors regarding all work related to inspecting, evaluating, repairing, installing, and maintaining all classes of overhead and underground power transmission & distribution lines and substations. This position is responsible to collaborate with other department employees to ensure safe and coordinated operation of the utility system. Under the direct supervision of the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Manager, employee works independently on assigned duties and responsibilities. The General Foreman directs and oversees the work of all Electric Department employees who are responsible for the transmission & distribution lines and substations. Responsibilities
Supervises and schedules the work of the line crew and warehouseman Trains, assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates and evaluates the work of assigned employees Establishes, provides, and administers safety and training programs for the line crews Conducts Pole Top and Bucket Truck Rescue training, testing, and certification annually thereafter per OSHA §1910.269 Schedules and supervises the work of contractors working on a capital project and contractors working on an emergency call-out Reviews and approves contractor daily and weekly job reports and invoices Responds to power outages to safely secure the work area(s) and schedules and supervises on-call contractors performing emergency repairs Supervises or coordinates switching procedures during power outages and emergencies Processes requests for electric service installations, plans the work required to extend the electric system to serve new customers, obtains the necessary easements and permits, prepares cost estimates, orders materials, schedules the work and follow-up to ensure the work is done on time and on budget Receives and investigates trouble calls, assigns the work, and provides follow-up to ensure the affected customers are kept informed and that the reported trouble is resolved Inspects transmission and distribution equipment including warehousing for proper operation, maintenance and repair Inspects and assigns maintenance on transmission and distribution facilities and equipment Schedules the electrical transmission and distribution equipment for maintenance Supervises the inventory of electric materials as needed by the electric system, initiates purchase of materials, issues materials and conducts an annual inventory to account for the electric materials Requisitions supplies and materials, maintaining accurate cost data Supervises the preparation of routine reports and records on operations and maintenance including Federal and State reports and those of other governing bodies Manages electrical construction contractors within scope, schedule and budget, through final completion and acceptance of work Assists with all technical and financial aspects of mid- and long-range strategic planning for the department Assist T&D Manager with annual budget planning and monitoring yearly expenditures for the line crew and warehouse Works with the tools as a Line Worker as a member of the line crew on an as needed basis Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, methods, equipment and tools used in electric transmission and distribution systems and substations; occupational hazards and safety precautions for electric distribution and transmission operation and maintenance; CBS’s electrical system, facilities, and geography of the service area; electrical theory; switching procedures during power outages or emergencies; state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to electric power transmission and distribution; basic First Aid and CPR. Skills in:
Operating a personal computer using standard Microsoft software applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and any other customized software; multi-tasking with strong attention to detail. Ability to:
Read and interpret designs and specifications related to electric distribution and transmission and substations; direct and deal with other employees, contractors, new customers, and others, including stressful or disagreeable situations; work under emergency conditions and make quick, effective decisions; communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language; understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions; prepare and present accurate reports; develop solutions to written specifications and oral instructions; perform a wide variety of duties under time-sensitive deadlines; quickly learn and apply new skills and knowledge. Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED Journeyman Lineman Certificate of Fitness issued by the State of Alaska or ability to obtain within six months of hire Five years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Lineman Two years of supervisory experience, preferred Other Job Requirements or Expectations
Maintenance of Alaska Certificate of Fitness every 2 years as required by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Random drug and alcohol screening as required for safety and regulatory compliance Employees are expected to wear right attire and PPE for safety purposes and the work assigned Employees are expected to maintain all required certifications during their employment with the Utility Employees will be required to be on on-call, report to work when on-call, and available to work any hours during a 24-hour period, especially in an emergency Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 90 days after hire, the following: Commercial driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska; Emergency first aid and CPR certification Working Conditions
Works in office about 30% of the time; works in the field supervising line crews outside, often in inclement weather with related hazards about 70% of the time. Field work exposes employee to high voltage electrical lines and other environmental factors such as high winds, heavy precipitation, freezing rain and snow, loud noises, vibrations of hand-held equipment, and confined spaces. When rendering aid to others, employee may be exposed to blood and body fluids. Physical Requirements
Specific Physical Requirements:
Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard daily; sitting or standing for prolonged periods; frequently walking or moving through uneven, heavily vegetated, and steep terrain up to 3 miles during a work shift; occasionally bending, reaching, and kneeling to perform work in tight spaces. General Physical Requirements:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to operate in a noisy environment; sufficient vision to observe gauges and displays; sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and use hand tools; sufficient mobility and reflexes to lift, bend, push, pull, climb stairs or ladders, and move quickly in case of an emergency.
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