General Foreman - Barehand Certified

About Us

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), aQuanta Services, Inc.(NYSE:PWR) company, was founded in 1970 primarily to perform overhead distribution work in Houston, Texas. While serving the greater Houston area and beyond over the last 50+ years, NHPLC has seen utility demands increase and our valued customer’s needs evolve. Inherent to continued success, NHPLC has evolved and grown with the ever-changing needs of our customers to ensure we remain the top choice for all our customer’s energy demands. As a result of meeting these demands, the company has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in the Southwest, providing a diverse portfolio of services in many rural, urban, and geographical areas.

As a Quanta Services, Inc. Subsidiary, North Houston Pole Line delivers first-class services on virtually any project. A member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), North Houston Pole Line relentlessly pursues continued improvement ensuring our workforce has the necessary training, equipment, and resources to meet or exceed customer needs in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. To strengthen this broad range of expertise, North Houston Pole Line’s highly qualified workforce undergoes extensive training in well-established instructional programs.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

Barehand Certified General Foreman - Multiple Openings - Houston, TX

High voltage outdoor work. Provides leadership and oversight of assigned projects and crewsin the operation and maintenance function of high voltage electrical substation, distributionand transmission lines, facilities, and equipment in both energized and de-energizedconditions. Requires knowledge of construction planning, execution and work methods forcompleting construction and maintenance projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

What You'll Do

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of crews including but not limited to:

Remove and/or install power poles, towers, and other support structures; work on high voltageenergized conductors using rubber glove, hot stick techniques and /or barehand methods.

May drive and operate digger derricks, bucket trucks, wire pullers and other associated lineequipment.

Works with rubber goods and hot sticks on energized lines.

Responsible for planning jobs to ensure compliance with safety and construction standards.

Teaches and mentors Apprentice Linemen.

Supervises: Electrical Power-Line Installers andRepairers; Crane and Tower Operators; Helpers, and others

Proactively manage and review crews to ensure customer quality and safety requirements.

Act as the Company representative with the client during projects.

Develop and maintain client communication channels to address issues.

Monitor and report to management progress and performance.

Will supervise up to 2 crews.

Basic computer skills.

Work in various unanticipated locations, outdoors in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.

Work to be performed at various unanticipated project locations across the US.

What You'll Bring

Five (5) years’ experience: One (1) year related experience as a Foreman in a high voltagedistribution and/or transmission AND Four (4) years’ related experience as a powerlinetech/lineman.

Must be certified in climbing steel and wood structures.

Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Work in various unanticipated locations, outdoors in all weather conditions, including inclement weather.

Work to be performed at various unanticipated project locations across the US.

Move/lift at least 50 lbs. Compliance with safety regulations.

Ability to supervise subordinate line workers.

Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements.

Must be Barehand Certified (69-kV to 345-kV – Transmission and 2400-kV to 34.5-kV Distribution Voltage), foreign equivalent accepted.

Must have or be able to acquire Journeyman Lineman certification within a reasonable amount of time from a dulyconstituted Outside Local Union of the IBEW or any Outside Joint Apprenticeship andTraining Committee.

Over 80% domestic travel required (little notice). Work to be performedat various unanticipated project locations across the US.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.

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ID2024-6314

CategoryField Operations/Craft Worker

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-TX-Houston

Workplace TypeField-Based