Lineman Foreman

Job Description

Summary:

Seasonal Contract posit
i
on supporting the
National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Lineman Foreman will supervise and perform electrical distribution maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the
Assistant
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on ASC schedule requirements.

Position Responsibilities
(not all inclusive):

Supervise the activities of Facilities Line Shop and Linemen

Supervise and perform hands-on installation of branch circuits, power distribution wiring, electrical equipment, fixtures, and conduit in compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC)

Supervise and perform hands-on installation and maintenance of overhead electrical lines
in accordance with
applicable codes, working with voltages up to 4160 volts

Supervise and perform hands-on diagnosis, repair, and scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure

Follow ASC Electrical Safety Program and promote electrical safety throughout the United States Antarctic Program

Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside normal working hours

Maintain effective communication between departments and represent department as needed at operational meetings

Assist
with ensuring
accurate
material and labor charge code use, and
accurate
timecard submittal

Interact with the National Science Foundation,
military
and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person

Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved

Advise
supervisor of job progress, material/labor requirements, and personnel matters

Accomplish tasking
utilizing
design drawings, specifications, and diagrams

Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions

as needed, and create SOPs as directed

Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme
cold weather

Routinely
utilize
independent judgment and discretion to
identify
potential issues and solve problems

Proactively
identify
any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively

Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking

Learn and effectively
utilize
computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications

May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo Only)

Evaluate labor and material needs for tasking and assign duties to subordinate staff as appropriate

Interpret schedules, design drawings,
specifications
and diagrams to carry out tasking

Routinely inspect worksites and evaluate staff tasking

Ensure staff attendance of required trainings and
maintain
records of departmental trainings

Evaluate and
identify
job hazards and effectively communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings

Responsible for providing
timely
performance feedback to staff and
timely
submission of end-of-season evaluations to Human Resources

Provide suggestions and recommendations for re-hiring,
termination
and advancement of staff

Works with Human Resources to address conflict or personnel issues as they arise

Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.)
in accordance with
management policy and with the highest degree of professionalism

Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing, with subordinates as needed to relay information they need
in order to
be successful in their jobs. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, division metrics, Quality Assurance procedures, and safety practices.

Assist
with the ordering of resupply materials for the department to
maintain
adequate inventory on station

Access, review, and approve employee timesheets and Maximo Work Orders,

Occasionally
utilize
the
assistance
of other station personnel to complete tasking, or
assist
other trades or departments with their tasking

Comply with
all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements

Implement and
maintain
Work Center Safety Program and
participate
in ASC safety objectives

Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts

Perform other duties as
required

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses
:

High School diploma or
GED

Current journeyman lineman license, completion of an apprenticeship program, or proof of holding a journeyman lineman union card is
required
.

Minimum six years of experience in all phases of the lineman trade including rough wiring, power distribution wiring, installation and maintenance of power distribution systems, installation of conduit, and wiring of electrical equipment

Must have been in a lead, Foreman, or supervisory position for a minimum of two of the six years of experience

Expected Skills and Competencies:

Experience working with
4160 volt
systems
or higher

Thorough knowledge of the
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the
principles of electricity

Understanding of National Electrical Code Grounding and Bonding requirements

Preferred:

Experience working in a commercial or industrial environment

Valid Commercial Driver's License

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical and/or Other Requirements
:

Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods

Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica

Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer

Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF

Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

Must
participate
in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety
objectives
.

Valid Driver's License issued in the United States

Must be able to obtain and
maintain
facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is
required
for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.