Description:
Position Summary
The Energy Working Foreman is responsible for leading and actively participating in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical utility infrastructure. This position serves as the on-site leader for assigned crews, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
The Energy Working Foreman provides hands-on leadership while coordinating daily crew activities, monitoring productivity, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a strong safety culture. This role requires a working knowledge of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, utility construction practices, and crew supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise field crews performing electrical utility construction, maintenance, and restoration work.
- Actively participate in field operations while providing direction and support to crew members.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily job activities to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Interpret utility prints, staking sheets, maps, specifications, and work orders.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and inspection of tools, equipment, vehicles, and safety gear.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer-specific requirements.
- Conduct daily job briefings, safety meetings, and hazard assessments.
- Monitor job progress, productivity, and workmanship to ensure quality standards are met.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, utility representatives, inspectors, and subcontractors.
- Train, mentor, and develop crew members in safe work practices, technical skills, and company procedures.
- Complete and submit required reports, timesheets, equipment logs, and production documentation.
- Manage materials and resources to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
- Respond to storm restoration efforts, emergency outages, and other urgent operational needs as required.
- Promote a positive work environment focused on communication, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in utility construction, electrical distribution, or energy infrastructure work.
- Previous experience leading crews in a Foreman, Lead Lineman, or similar supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of overhead and underground electric distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret utility prints, construction drawings, schematics, and project specifications.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and industry best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment and adapt to changing project conditions.
- Proficient in completing reports, documenting work performed, and maintaining project records.
- Valid driver's license required.
- CDL Class A preferred or ability to obtain one.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Ability to safely operate and work around utility equipment, trucks, and construction machinery.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and emergency call-out assignments as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- CDL Class A license.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Knowledge of electric cooperative, municipal utility, or investor-owned utility operations.
- Experience with utility storm restoration and emergency response efforts.
Why Join Bowlin Group?
At Bowlin Group, safety, teamwork, and quality are at the core of everything we do. We provide opportunities for career growth, professional development, and the chance to be part of projects that power and connect communities throughout the region.
This version will attract stronger utility construction and linework candidates and better aligns with the type of Energy Working Foreman positions Bowlin typically hires for.