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HGcareers
 
Electrical General Foreman
 

Plans, organizes, assigns, inspects and supervises the work of linemen and staff;
Reads and interprets electrical plans and diagrams, electric codes and blueprints;
Complies material lists and keeps records; orders parts and materials for equipment repair;
Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and systems;
Oversees the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of transmission and substation facilities;
Issue appropriate personal protective equipment to workers as required;
Monitor and enforce safety, health, environment and loss prevention programs, practices, policies and procedures by observations. Work with the foremen/crew to take corrective actions;
Make recommendations on how to improve safety or manage safety performance issues;
Participate in all training and conduct task specific safety, health, environment and loss prevention instruction (e.g. hazardous products). Ensure operators are qualified and fit to operate equipment;
Verify all equipment has been inspected and approved for use;
Develop and maintain good housekeeping standards;
Ensure work is completed according to drawings and specifications. Do quality checks on the work completed by foremen sign off as completed dealing with deficiencies;
Supervise the foremen, including recruiting, training, coaching, managing performance, supervise sub-contractors;
In conjunction with the Safety Officer, conduct preliminary investigations of reported incidents/accidents and report results to the General Superintendent;
Liaise between the site crews and administration/management;
Assess how to reduce costs and increase productivity and work with the foremen to impletment improvements;
Work as a team with other discipline Superintendents and Project Manager;
Provide leadership and guidance to apprentice's.

Educational Requirements:Must have a Red Seal certification in the electrical trade.
Credentials/ Safety Requirements:CSTS
Experience:Must have at least 5 years experience in a supervisory role in Industrial Construction.
Additional Information:Requiremtents:

Must be able to supervise a crew of 50 or more;
Demonstrate planning and scheduling experience;
Intermediate use of Microsoft Word and Excel;
Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies that are required on an industrial job site;
Experience working in an isolated environment is a definite asset.

 
Date: April 3, 2008
City/Town:Edmonton
Location:AB/Edmonton
Wage/Salary: To be Annoucnced
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: Permanent
Type: Full Time
How to apply:Register online to apply for this position and many more at www.hgcareers.com
Company: HGcareers
Contact: Darren
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