Substation General Foreman

Job Description

The General Foreman must have the ability to direct employees; review and interpret drawing specifications; instruct skilled mechanics so that work meets requirements; be familiar with job site safety plan; enforce safe practices; conduct training in safety; be familiar with work assigned and ensure that all work meets or exceeds the standards; prepare and submit timesheets, safety reports, quality and quantity reports, and other required reports; plan work; take responsibility and accountability for their crew; motivate employees; and support his/her immediate supervisor in any possible manner to effectively perform their duties.

Other Qualification Standards:

The person who occupies this position must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of such individual and others in the workplace. This means that the individual must not pose significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of the individual or others cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation. The above description shall not be construed as a complete listing of miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties, which may be required from day to day; utilizes a multi-skill concept and expects the employee to perform other job disciplines.

Functional Requirements:

Climbing

Crawling

Reaching

Kneeling

Crouching

Stooping

Balancing

Standing

Walking

Pushing

Pulling

Lifting

Fingering

Grasping

Feeling

Sedentary Work

Light Work

Medium Work

Visual/Mental Involvement:

Balancing

Reading

Writing

Hearing

Feeling

Repetitive motions

Speaking for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy

Knowledge of Safety Rules and Regulations, Client & Company Policy

Knowledge of understanding MSDS sheets

Must have ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision

Work Environment Factors:

Location

Health Hazards

Mobility barriers

Climatic conditions

Chemical spills

Must be able to manipulate and transverse uneven terrain, ladders, multi-floor building with no elevator, pipe bands, vessels and structures

High noise

Vibration

Extreme cold and heat

Unstable plant operating conditions

Full-time