Underground Foreman

3 days ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Mainline Construction (2014) Ltd. Full time

Supporting Mainline Construction Operations, a foreman is responsible for supervision of the crew and equipment to install deep utilities and services for residential and capital underground projects. A foreman is also responsible for presenting a professional image and attitude in all dealings with clients, the public, and fellow workers and for ensuring all tasks are carried out in a safe and responsible manner.​


General Responsibilities:

  • Supervise work at the assigned jobsite, including conducting daily field safety & environmental inspections as required, and maintain records and reporting.
  • Check the delivery of materials to verify the accuracy of bills of lading and notify the supervisor of material delivery discrepancies.
  • Ensure the materials required are available before they are needed to maintain a steady workflow on the jobsite.
  • Ensure good employee relations are maintained and all training requirements are achieved. Ensure there is optimization of all resources through proper planning and coordination of work.
  • Ensure all employees, with special emphasis on new hires, have had orientation training for the tasks they are required to perform and/or equipment they are expected to operate.
  • Be responsible for ensuring uniformity and compliance with contract specifications. Responsible for reviewing, completing, and making corrections to all required documentation, which includes Daily Timesheets, tailgate meetings, and incident reporting.
  • Ensure all operations are conducted in a safe and responsible manner in conjunction with the Safety/Project Supervisor and duties are carried out as per OH&S regulations. Provide a response to emergency situations and ensure proper action is taken.
  • Be aware of one’s own condition and relative fitness for duty, and ensure total readiness for work.
  • Inspect and maintain the vehicle assigned to him/her to company standards, and promptly report all possible problems or defects.
  • Other duties, as may be defined from time to time.


Leadership:

Team Engagement:

  • Actively seek increased responsibility, and take initiative.
  • Demonstrate ability to adapt and deal with issues as they arise.

Manages Work:

  • Plan and schedule work and bundle groups of associated activities for optimal efficiency.
  • Ensure work plans are appropriately communicated and understood.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with basic labour laws, applicable specifications, and organizational policies.

Influences Quality:

  • Encourage others to achieve a high quality of service and lead by example.
  • Understand and apply our performance standards (QA/QC) requirements for all the maintenance activities.

Alignment to Mainline Construction Ltd. . Strategies:

  • Embody Mainline Construction values, including contributing to the culture of safety excellence.

Performance Management:

  • Ensure everyone on the team is aware of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Hold each team member accountable for their own results through ongoing performance management: provide immediate verbal or written feedback, recognition of work well done, opportunities for development and cross-training.
  • Under the direction of the operations manager and with the support of HR, be thoroughly involved in the recruiting and selection process of new team members.


Job Management & Preparedness:

Hazard Assessment:

  • Ensure hazard assessments are completed as required e.g. pre-job, ongoing, when moving location and as hazards change.
  • Coach others in the identification of hazards and their control measures.

Job Management:

  • Check weather information to monitor potential adverse weather conditions.
  • Adjust schedule to accommodate adverse conditions to avoid delays.
  • Direct the mobilization and demobilization of crews and equipment.
  • Ensure “work alone” protocol is followed.
  • Understand productivity rates and work with crews to achieve the required outcomes.
  • Complete all the required documentation as per company policies, directives, regulations, and all pertinent mandates.

Preparation:

  • Maintain project records, including measured material quantities, personnel hours, and equipment use
  • Ensure material meets the contract requirements


Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in underground utility construction.
  • High School education or extensive experience.
  • Valid Class 5 AB driver’s license with a clean abstract.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Proficient in reading drafts, drawings, and prints.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required

Note: You are required to relocate to Grande Prairie for duration of the season; this is not a fly-in/fly-out position.


Note: We promote a safe work environment with a substance testing program.


How to apply: please send resumes to Mainline Construction, quoting job ID # RQ24133


To view full job description, please visit mainlineconstruction.ca


While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your understanding.



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