Shallow Utility Drilling Foreman

**SHALLOW UTILITY DRILLING FOREMAN / FOREWOMAN**

We are looking for a competent and experienced Shallow Utility Drilling Foreman / Forewoman to work on telecom projects in the Edmonton area. Our focus is on safety and flawless service - we want to hire people have the same priorities.

We offer competitive wages, paid overtime, health & dental benefits, bonus and a familial work environment with great crews as well as other compensation incentives

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Read and understand drawings, determine and review ground disturbance plans and bore paths with crews as per project specifications;
- Executing field projects according to instructions provided by the client, project manager and the field supervisor;
- Promote, lead and execute a Safety-First culture for all workers in compliance with the company’s Health and Safety Program and OH&S legislation;
- Ensure completion of all site documentation and engagement in safe work plan development, hazard assessments, FLHAs and inspections;
- Provide guidance to team members by leading safety meetings and inspections;
- Track and report project, quality control, personnel / resource requirements and HSE to the Project Manager;
- Manage site specific orientations and worker competencies;
- Accountable for corrective actions related to HSE and Quality management;
- Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews;
- Delegate work scopes and monitor the work performance, working with the crews to overcome challenges;
- Follow project plans and budget in collaboration with the superintendent and Project Manager to ensure production goals are met;
- Translate drawings, specifications and work requirements into a work schedule, prioritization of the work, effectively redirecting crews and equipment to assigned tasks and minimize downtime on site;
- Record and report of violations or disciplinary actions;
- Responsible for time tracking and approving field time daily;
- Submission of requisitions for materials, equipment and personnel needs;
- Review to ensure accuracy of job codes with the Project Manager;
- Responsible for ensuring permits are valid and completing drilling specific documentation;
- Other drilling scope tasks as needed.

**REQUIREMENTS**

Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:

- 3+ years HDD drilling experience;
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory position in the construction industry;
- Familiar with project specific safety and management thereof on site;
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and locates;
- Knowledge of Alberta OH&S legislation;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills;
- Proven ability to mentor and train direct reports;
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
- Safety conscious;
- High level of expectation from crews when maintaining equipment;
- Good judgement and problem-solving capacity;
- Ability to think and react to changing conditions quickly;
- Assertive and able to provide valuable constructive feedback to direct reports;
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract (required);

**SAFETY CERTIFICATES REQUIRED**
- Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) (required)
- Ground Disturbance Level 2 / Supervisory training (required)
- Standard First Aid (required)
- CSTS 2020 training (required)