3615 - Substation Foreman

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Location: Canton, MS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company :Overland Contracting Inc

Job Title :3615 - Substation Foreman

Location :PJGTCANTO

Business Unit Sector :OCI-BVOPS-CONSTRUCT EXCL CEFS

Opportunity Type :Craft (non-union)

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

Join Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) and
build with pride
. Every role matters — you’re responsible for your work, your crew, and the quality you deliver. We
lead with care
, and
safety is non-negotiable
, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day.

You’ll work with skilled professionals on critical infrastructure projects, using proven tools and hands-on experience to grow your craft. With steady work across power, water, grid, and industrial markets — and
site amenities that put you first
— you’ll have the support to grow your skills and the opportunity to be part of work that keeps communities running.

Direct and supervise the planning , lay-out, installation, testing, repair, or maintenance of high voltage substation wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, forms, rebar, embeds and anchor bolts, equipment and control systems in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

. Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision . Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised . Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS) .

Be able to create and execute a one week schedule Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates . Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding . Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor Participate in investigation process as needed Review accidents and the causes with employees . Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift .

Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens) . Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training . Use effective verbal and written communication skills Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately .

Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues . Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed .

Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision . Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks . Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned…