A Snapshot of Your Day
The General Foreman Lineman is responsible for supervising and directing a crew of linemen engaged in above-grade electrical work for high-voltage substation EPC projects. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead transmission and distribution systems associated with substation construction. The Lead Foreman Lineman will plan daily work activities, allocate manpower and equipment, and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and union labor agreements. Acting as the on-site leader, this position coordinates closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to maintain schedule integrity and resolve field challenges promptly. The Lead Foreman Lineman is accountable for enforcing strict adherence to OSHA and Siemens Energy safety protocols, conducting job hazard analyses, and fostering a culture of safety and productivity within the crew. Success in this role requires strong leadership, advanced technical knowledge of high-voltage systems, and the ability to manage resources effectively in dynamic field conditions.
How You’ll Make an Impact
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Lead and oversee lineman crews performing overhead line work for substation construction and maintenance.
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Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
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Implement Siemens Energy’s Zero Harm safety program, conduct safety training, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
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Ensure crews have proper tools, equipment, and materials for efficient operations and conduct daily tailboard/toolbox safety meetings and hazard assessments.
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Supervise installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead conductors, poles, insulators, switches, and related high-voltage equipment and ensure proper clearances and grounding procedures when working on energized or de-energized systems.
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Maintain accurate records of crew hours, materials used, and work performed as well as provide
progress updates and incident reports to project management.
What You Bring
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High school diploma or GED; completion of a recognized lineman apprenticeship program. (or equivalent work experience). Osha 10 & 30, NFPA70E, Journeyman License, Master Electrician.
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Experience: At least 10 to 15 years of experience as a journeyman lineman, with a must-have background in high voltage overhead work and high voltage substations.
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Prior supervisory or foreman experience leading lineman crews. Proven experience with union labor management and nationwide manpower scheduling.
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Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and safety management on high voltage sites.
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Strong communication skills, Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure while managing simultaneous critical infrastructure construction operations.
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Proficiency in overhead transmission and distribution systems and the ability to read and interpret staking sheets, electrical diagrams, and construction plans.
Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
About the Team
Our team of individuals have different skills and backgrounds that will benefit your personal growth. The tender management team by itself is a strong source of knowledge for you to serve in your career development. The teamwork involved in this job will also allow you to enhance your coaching skills and increase your exposure to a diverse cultural environment with international interactions with Germany, Canada, and other diverse employees’ nationalities. Our Transmission Division offers customers a broad portfolio of products, systems, solutions, and services geared around the key market trends of digitalization, decarbonization, grid stability and electrification. With expertise, passion, and commitment, we are working to transmit energy in the most efficient and environmentally friendly way possible.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
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Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards
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Career growth and development opportunities
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Supportive work culture
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Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
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401K savings plan with company match
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Family building benefits
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Parental leave
