Gas Distribution Foreman

Location: East Louisiana (Travel Required)Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Gas Distribution Foreman is responsible for leading a crew in the completion of directional drilling and related gas distribution activities. This role includes supervising tasks, ensuring safety compliance, resolving equipment issues, and maintaining high-quality work standards. The Foreman must maintain a professional demeanor, arrive on time, and ensure productivity across the team.   Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Show up to work on time and as scheduled.
• Complete and discuss a thorough Job Safety Analysis (JSA) prior to each task.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide quality customer service.
• Plan, organize, and delegate daily work activities within the crew.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed by the crew.
• Properly lift tools, objects, and equipment of varying weights.
• Safely and effectively operate all directional drilling equipment.
• Complete all required customer paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure the overall quality of work performed by the crew meets or exceeds standards and expectations.
• Communicate effectively with city utility departments.
• Identify potential problems and implement effective solutions.
• Travel frequently for work assignments, including occasional overnight stays.
• Responsible for bringing and maintaining necessary personal tools and protective equipment suitable for fieldwork, including but not limited to safety gear, work gloves, boots, and tools relevant to directional drilling and gas distribution tasks.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3 years minimum experience in construction and/or gas distribution
• Prior directional drilling, drill locating, utility line locating, and fusion experience required.
• Ability to read project drawings
• Valid driver's / operator license required
• Knowledge of underground utilities 
• Ability to travel throughout the state as required
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Ability to follow safety and quality ACI Procedures 

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.