Foreman, Utility (Gas Construction)

Posting End Date: 04/24/2024 Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening. Entergy has entered into an agreement to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners. The sale is expected to close in approximately the third quarter of 2025. Entergy has no planned reduction in workforce as a result of this sale, and intends to operate the business as usual prior to the sale. JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Manage all aspects of a construction crew to install new gas services and mains safely and efficiently to meet customer commits.


JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, schedule, assign, manage and monitor work of construction and service activities. Coordinate with contractors and customers and addressing any issues ensuring exemplary customer service. Ensure all work meets company standards and in service dates while ensuring all workmanship complies with Entergy's safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Operate excavator and boring rig in support of construction activities. Work with Engineering and other departments to ensure all facilities are constructed and maintained according to company specifications, standards and policies. Work emergency or storm restoration in other areas as needed. Read and interpret construction prints. Work with external and internal customers. Assume OCs or Supervisor's duties during absences. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum education required of the position High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum experience required of the position 5-7 years of gas construction Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position Extensive knowledge of the gas distribution system with proven leadership abilities. Demonstrated construction experience including ability to operate excavators and boring rig. Strong knowledge of computers and related technology. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to take and understand directives and complete tasks. Excellent leadership skills. Strong decision making skills. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self motivated and dependable team player. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Desired: Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change; Ability to lead and participate in problem solving teams as required. Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position None OTHER ATTRIBUTES Functional Knowledge :requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities. Business Expertise :understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Leadership: Supervisory responsibilities and provides informal guidance to new team members. Problem Solving: Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents. Impact: Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies. Interpersonal Skills: Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to use physical strength to perform required tasks in all weather conditions. As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
#LI-TM1 Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge
Job Function : Professional
FLSA Status : Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code : Non-Bargaining
Number of Openings : 1
Req ID: 114510
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below. EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request. Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency . Pay Transparency Notice:
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One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.