Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility energy and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.
Q3 Contracting (Q3C) a division of Primoris Services Corporation is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas oil electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota with branch offices in Colorado Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota.
We are actively seeking an experienced HDD Foreman to lead drilling operations for the installation of Xcel Energy gas and electric utilities. This position is responsible for overseeing field crews ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations accurately locating drill heads and maintaining compliance with Xcel standards company procedures and all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct HDD crews in daily drilling locating and utility installation activities.
- Perform accurate and consistent locating of drill head and bore path for gas and electric installations.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Xcel Energy specifications local codes permits and safety standards.
- Interpret construction plans maps utility locates utility prints and job specifications.
- Coordinate with inspectors project managers and field personnel to maintain project schedules.
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings and ensure adherence to all company and industry safety protocols.
- Oversee equipment operation maintenance and readiness.
- Document and report daily production issues and field adjustments.
- Identify hazards troubleshoot field challenges and provide safe effective solutions
Job Requirements/ Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in HDD operations including locating and bore planning.
- CDL w/ tanker endorsement preferred.
- Previous experience installing gas and electric utilities preferably for Xcel Energy.
- Strong knowledge of HDD equipment (Vermeer) and locating systems (DigiTrak).
- Ability to read and interpret utility prints as-builts and alignment sheets.
- Proven leadership ability with experience supervising field crews.
- Valid drivers license
- Commitment to safety quality and customer service.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand walk bend and work in physically demanding environments.
Additional Information
- This position may require travel and occasional overtime or weekend work based on project demands.
- All work must comply with applicable federal state and local regulations including DOT OSHA and Xcel Energy contractor requirements.
Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment and all candidates are subject to drug testing.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay dependent on union pay scale.
- Competitive compensation paid weekly
- This is a union position which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance apprenticeship and skilled training continuing education pension plans and other resources. For more information contact the local union.
Qualified Veterans Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.
Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility energy and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.Q3 Contracting (Q3C) a division of Primoris Services Corporation is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting comp...
Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility energy and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.
Q3 Contracting (Q3C) a division of Primoris Services Corporation is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas oil electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota with branch offices in Colorado Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota.
We are actively seeking an experienced HDD Foreman to lead drilling operations for the installation of Xcel Energy gas and electric utilities. This position is responsible for overseeing field crews ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations accurately locating drill heads and maintaining compliance with Xcel standards company procedures and all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct HDD crews in daily drilling locating and utility installation activities.
- Perform accurate and consistent locating of drill head and bore path for gas and electric installations.
- Ensure all work is completed in compliance with Xcel Energy specifications local codes permits and safety standards.
- Interpret construction plans maps utility locates utility prints and job specifications.
- Coordinate with inspectors project managers and field personnel to maintain project schedules.
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings and ensure adherence to all company and industry safety protocols.
- Oversee equipment operation maintenance and readiness.
- Document and report daily production issues and field adjustments.
- Identify hazards troubleshoot field challenges and provide safe effective solutions
Job Requirements/ Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in HDD operations including locating and bore planning.
- CDL w/ tanker endorsement preferred.
- Previous experience installing gas and electric utilities preferably for Xcel Energy.
- Strong knowledge of HDD equipment (Vermeer) and locating systems (DigiTrak).
- Ability to read and interpret utility prints as-builts and alignment sheets.
- Proven leadership ability with experience supervising field crews.
- Valid drivers license
- Commitment to safety quality and customer service.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand walk bend and work in physically demanding environments.
Additional Information
- This position may require travel and occasional overtime or weekend work based on project demands.
- All work must comply with applicable federal state and local regulations including DOT OSHA and Xcel Energy contractor requirements.
Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment and all candidates are subject to drug testing.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Pay dependent on union pay scale.
- Competitive compensation paid weekly
- This is a union position which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance apprenticeship and skilled training continuing education pension plans and other resources. For more information contact the local union.
Qualified Veterans Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.
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