General Foreman - Powerline Construction

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an experienced General Foreman (full-time) to support our growing team in the northern region of Conklin, Alberta.

The ideal candidate will either have previous experience as a Lead Hand overseeing the progression of powerline construction. The role of General Foreman will oversee multiple crews and be responsible for successfully planning the day-to-day activities on site to ensure that project goals and objectives are met.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Vacation Pay and Stat Holiday Pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Rotation work (7 days on/ 6 days off)
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Daily Meal Allowance or Per Diem eligibility
• Family orientated working environment
• Eligibility for Retirement Savings program

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and planning in the successful completion of Distribution projects. Oversee the method of construction, manpower, equipment, and material needed and quality control
• Other tasks related to this function as assigned
• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Complete daily pre-trip inspections and weekly audits on assigned crew vehicles and advise of repairs when required; ensure compliance to company and transportation standards
• Oversee and supervise subcontractors to work within tight power outage timelines
• Handle creation of job duties, job planning, confirm fit for duty, conduct tailboards for any work deviation and delegate tasks to site crews
• Identifies and makes recommendations for improvement of work methods to the leadership team at the construction site
• Assist Management with quarterly crew member reviews
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, production reports, Tailboard reports, change order information, schedule updates and email correspondence to keep Work Leaders and Supervisor informed of onsite tasks
• Direct and participate in day-to-day work activities as a working Foreman to ensure that established goals and objectives are met and enforce compliance to Health & Safety and wok practices
• Read and interpret record drawings and blueprints
• Perform audits of construction operations to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices
• Consistently mentor, train and improve new and existing employees
• Participate and engage in weekly Crew Leader meetings aimed towards improving overall company efficiency

What We Are Looking For

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License, Class 1 or Class 3 is strongly preferred
• Able and willing to travel for extended periods of times to and from camp site with personal vehicle
• Able and willing to work a Wednesday-Wednesday rotation (7 on/6 off) with overtime hours as required
• Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate required
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of Pre-Access D&A testing, presenting a valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) years drivers abstract
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the powerline trade
• Perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
• Previous experience in a Lead Hand or Foreman position
• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

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