General Foreperson

The General Foreperson will be responsible for the coordination and overseeing of OHL teams carrying out installation and maintenance of high voltage Transmission & Distribution overhead power lines, whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity are achieved at all times.

in all aspects of overhead line construction and refurbishment, with skills including installation and maintenance of single, twin, triple and quad conductor bundles and the techniques in carrying out these objectives; Conductor stringing, tower erection, familiarity of multiple types of conductors.

To implement and review site methodology.

An extensive knowledge and understanding in OHL plant and equipment and their uses.

The jobholder will be working on site full time reporting immediately to the Site Manager and liaising with the client Supervisor and Senior Authorised Person to coordinate on site activities and permiter.

The role will involve travel to various site locations throughout the UK and Ireland Europe.

Including but not limited to the following:

Be responsible for Safety for yourself, colleagues and others

To coordinate the installation, building and refurbishment of overhead power lines up to 400kV

Working at height

Continuous tension stringing on conductor and earthwire systems on all formation types including triple and quad bundle.

Installation and replacement of tower steelwork, including stepbolts, anti-climbing devices, tower furniture and associated tower painting.

Downlead installation and replacement

Lifting and lowering Operations

Working with platforms, ladders, baskets and spacering chairs.

Earthing of Overhead Lines in accordance with Earthing procedures

Installation and replacement of insulators

Sagging, terminating, jumpering and associated works including spacering.

Blocking out, clipping in activities

Review, understand and comply with safety documentation and challenge if necessary

Checking of construction drawings, technical documents, complete quality checks and compile quality records

Tower erection activities and dismantling works

Maintain and develop new skills and competencies in accordance with Omexom’s training standards and legislative changes

Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Oemexom and its clients

Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of operations

Ensure that compliance to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments

Ensure that accidents, incidents and near misses are suitably reported

Complete all work to a high quality of standard

The jobholder will be responsible for the safety of themselves and colleagues, and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture within Omexom.

This role can be challenging, and therefore the jobholder will be required to respond quickly to changing situations.

At Omexom we aim to provide the best possible service to our customers.

In addition, the role will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions and there will also be a requirement to undertake standby duties.

The jobholder must have experience of working in the construction industry and possess strong understanding of safety documentation, as well as:

Experience, knowledge and application of the utilities/construction industry.

in a similar role

Industry recognised OHL qualification

Qualification from a recognised training school

Proven track record in construction, repair and operation of electrical plant and equipment

Ability to comply with safety rules and documentation, obtain authorisations from customer DNOs/TSOs, and be committed to working safely at all times

Experienced in working under safety documents and a strong electrical knowledge including a robust understanding of Impressed Voltage management

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

Flexibility to be able to travel to work locations across the whole of the UK Ireland Europe.

Must be physically fit and able to work at height under strict safety rules

The ability to adapt to a wide range of construction activities in challenging environments

Full driving license

Must have strong communication skills

Must be an effective team worker

Must represent Omexom by acting in a professional manner at all times

This is a flexible based role with frequent travel and overnight stays as required on projects.

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.