3615 - Substation Foreman

Job Summary

Overland Contracting is hiring a Substation Foreman to direct field crews and oversee safe, quality work on substation construction and maintenance. The role coordinates craft activities, scheduling, materials, and performance while supporting project requirements.

Project Details

Work includes high-voltage substation wiring, electrical equipment and control systems, and associated civil construction such as forms, rebar, concrete, and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate crew work, weekly schedules, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Lead daily safety planning, toolbox meetings, hazard controls, and incident reporting.
• Review timecards, track progress and quantities, and support unit-hour performance reporting.
• Train and guide craft workers, coordinate with other trades, and assess crew performance.
• Inspect work and equipment for quality, safe operation, and compliance with project requirements.

Required Experience

• Substation Journeyman experience or equivalent education and industrial construction experience.
• Knowledge of substation components, high-voltage electrical work, civil construction, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience with layout tools, forms, rebar, concrete placement and finishing, and substation construction, testing, maintenance, or repair.
• Must be at least 18, have required tools, and be able to meet pre-employment screening requirements.
• For crane operations, an OSHA-approved certification is required; NCCCO or CIC is cited as an example. NCCER credentials in electrician, carpenter, concrete finishing, heavy equipment operations, or rigging are listed.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, a wellness program, paid vacation and holidays after the eligibility period, and a company-matched 401(k), among other offerings.

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