We are seeking motivated candidates in pursuit of career growth. At Novinium you'll find that our culture is fueled by fun and teamwork. We are driven to succeed and our core values of safety, quality, integrity, innovation and learning inspire us to be the best at what we do. We believe everyone can make a positive impact to move the company forward, while maintaining healthy work/life balance. World headquarters is in Kent, WA. Work location is dependent upon assigned region.
More experience. More success. More breakthroughs.
Novinium is the world leader in technology to rejuvenate and extend the life of underground electrical cables, with a success rate that provides a better-than-new warranty. Our culture of accomplishment, and belief that innovation and exploration power great things, means opportunities to grow your career.
Novinium Linemen Team Leads can be based anywhere in the U.S. and travel from their home to the worksite. The company pays travel expenses and offers a per diem.
The Team Lead is a Lineman or Injection Technician who safely and effectively leads and provides direction to a crew or team on a single job site to maximize profit margins and quality craftwork.
Essential Responsibilities
Craftwork
- Performs cable testing and analysis
- Use TDR waveform and RF locating equipment
- Locate cable paths
- Perform air flow tests
- Prepare cable for injection activities
- Inject cables using sustained and un-sustained technologies
- Inject feeder cable
- Switch medium voltage electrical circuits
- Perform electrical craftwork according to quality standards
- Write and implement cable switching orders, manage switching contact with circuit owner
Project Management
- Sets daily work hours and plans work
- Provide reports to management and customers
- Controls inventory and expenses
- Coordinate injection and digging activities (competency in excavation certification)
- Provide field service and set up and/or direction
- Select IAs, fluid types and cable accessories
- Job planning, hazard-avoidance, and recording daily work records
- Perform inventory control (initial ordering, re-ordering supplies, and quarterly/monthly inventory counts) on crew assigned materials
- Record injection and cable data into Novinium data base
- Assist with Identifying out-of-scope work and work with Regional Operations Managers and Sales Managers to get change-orders written and executed
People Management
- May oversee quality and service of Linemen and Cable Injection Technicians
- May oversee quality and service of Contractors working at their sites
- Approve time sheets for subcontractors and Novinium employees
- Direct workflow and approve work done by subcontractors
Customer Relations
- Provide positive customer service
- Resolve customer issues to mutual satisfaction
Working Conditions
- Able and willing to travel
- Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs. for a distance of 300 feet
- Able to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time
- Must conduct digging operations as required
- Must have a valid driver's license
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of basic construction skills
- Strong mechanical skills
- Ability to read circuit maps
- Intermediate proficiency with/in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Internet/Web)
- Carry out other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Apprenticeship completion and Lineman Certification preferred
- Successful experience as a competent Senior Injection Technician preferred
- Ability to learn and use Novinium Project Management Software and other tools
Novinium
1221 29th St. NW, Ste. D
Auburn
Washington United States
www.novinium.com
The Tam Lead position offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
