Foreman TD

Position Summary Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan. This position receives guidance and oversight from manager. Typically does not perform the work being supervised. Responsible to oversee highly skilled transmission and distribution work on electrical facilities in a safe, productive manner with attention to quality by supervising line crews assigned to work on all overhead and underground transmission and distribution line facilities. Provides timely, cost effective and reliable service to customers. Primary Responsibilities 1. Responsible for the completion of capital and O&M work in the area. 2. Responsible for timely response to storm restoration efforts in the region, including round-the-clock responsbility as a Work Location Supervisor to respond and lead crew efforts in restoring PPL facilities to normal operation. 3. Work directly with field and G.O. designers in developing a mutually agreeable design that can be built within the approved hours. 4. Responsible for the application of safe working practices on the job in compliance with the Companys safety rules and trains and develops safety awareness on the part of subordinates. 5. Provide customer/client satisfaction by applying cost effective work practices to ensure job quality and reliability. 6. Supervise, prioritize and schedule resources to effectively utilize and to meet customer/client requirements during normal operations and storm emergencies. 7. Conduct daily tailboards to communicate safe work plans, company policies and expectations. 8. Lead, train, motivate, coach and counsel employees to meet the expectations of their positions. 9. Communicate/coordinate work schedules with internal and external customers, foreign utilities and contractors. 10. Assure the timely completion of all administrative processes, such as mandated annual reviews, Labor Agreement, crew audits, Time & Labor, etc. Candidate Qualifications Successful completion of Profile XT Testing is required. Candidates must meet the basic qualifications to receive consideration. Basic Qualifications 1. 3 - 5 years experience as a journeyman in the lineman trades or 10 years related experience in the transmission & distribution line facilities. 2. Demonstrated expertise/knowledge of energized and deenergized facilities; switching and tagging procedures; troubleshooting skills on both overhaed and underground T&D systems; knowledge of training, clearances and working space requirements. Preferred Qualifications 1. Bachelors Degree. 2. Basic electric theory, identify and analyze trouble in electrical circuits, print reading and moderate computer skills used in the linemen trade and office applications software. 3. Thorough knowledge of safety rules/regulations, energy control process, company policies, work practices and the labor agreement. Supervisory experience with leadership and teamwork skills, communication skills both oral and written. 4. Possess valid Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers Class A License. Equal Employment Opportunity PPL is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace - M/F/D/V How To Apply 1. Click on Apply Now button 2. Upload a new resume or select one you previously uploaded, or cut and paste a resume from a Word document 3. Answer basic qualification screening questions 4. Answer questions regarding how the position meets your career goals. 5. Click on Submit button You can save your online response and come back at a later time to finish; however, you must hit Submit to actually send your completed online response. NOTE: Once you submit your online response, you cannot go back and edit your online response or resume, nor can you re-submit for the same vacancy.

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Category:	Trades
	> Foreman
Location:	Frackville, PA
County:	Schuylkill County
ZIP Code:	17931
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	PPL Corp
Phone:	email only please
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