Employment Opportunity  ::  Foreman

Department: T&D Construction & Maintenance

Employment Status: Fulltime

Salary: CI$61,264 to CI$79,643 per year

Overtime Eligibility: Yes

Work Environment: In Field

Corporate – Workspace is primarily in the Administrative Building

In Field – Workspace is primarily Off Site at various locations around the island

Plant Area- Workspace is primarily in the Power Plant Area

Hybrid – Workspace is a combination of in the Administrative Building and in the Field or in the Plant Area

Satellite- Workspace is at one of CUC’s satellite locations

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

       Supervision of and participation in the maintenance and construction of the transmission and distribution lines network and in accordance with pre-set skill level in the lineman apprenticeship training program, including:

•   trouble shooting, repair and replacement
• installation of lines poles and equipment
• climbing of poles, stringing lines and working with hot lines
• service connection and disconnection
• preparing daily work order sheets and other related paper work as necessary
• to work overtime as required
• perform stand-by duties as required after normal working hours.

       Assist in the interpretation of work orders and ensuring work is completed in accordance with the work order and Company standards.

       Performing all work in an efficient and safe manner in accordance with the Company's safety procedures and practices including the conducting of job safety planning daily.

       Training and supervision of subordinate staff to ensure knowledge of, and compliance with Company standards and safety rules.

       Other duties as required.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

       Completion of a certified lineman apprenticeship program.

       Five (5) years related experience in transmission line construction and maintenance

       Supervisory experience required

       High school diploma and formal electrical transmission and distribution line training.

Key Competencies

       Builds and exhibits team spirit to foster organizational goals and objectives. Model qualities like respect, helpfulness, and cooperation.

       Draw all team members into active participation

       Promotes collaboration and teamwork among employees

       Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills. 

Rewards

• Four weeks’ vacation, prorated
• Two personal days
• Short Term Incentive Programme (performance-based bonus) per board approval
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellness Programmes
• Relocation package for off-shore hires

CUC offers a very competitive benefits package including pension, health and life insurance. CUC operates within the Cayman Islands, which as a jurisdiction does not have direct or income taxes. Employees working are subject to indirect taxes such as import duties when importing goods from overseas.

About Us: CUC commenced operations in 1966 as the sole provider of electricity in Grand Cayman. The Company operates a modern diesel plant with an installed capacity of 166 MW. The Company reached a new system peak load of 128 MW in September 2024. Our 280 employees are committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 34,000 customers.

CUC has been through many challenging and exciting periods but has kept pace with Grand Cayman's rapid development for over 58 years. We are considered one of the most reliable and efficient power companies in the Caribbean.

The Territory: The Cayman Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 81,000, are comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the largest island is Grand Cayman with an area of 76 square miles.

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