Electrical Foreman in Bakersfield

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Pay: $40.00–$60.00 per hour (DOE)

Twin Electric Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Foreman to lead electrical crews on complex industrial, agricultural, and automation projects throughout California.

This is not an entry-level leadership position. We are looking for a proven foreman who can successfully manage crews, coordinate with project management, maintain customer relationships, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and with exceptional quality.

This is NOT residential or commercial tenant improvement work.

If you're a leader who thrives in industrial environments, enjoys mentoring electricians, and takes pride in delivering first-class installations, we'd like to hear from you.

Our projects include:

• Industrial manufacturing facilities
• Food processing plants
• Agricultural processing facilities
• Process equipment installations
• Industrial power distribution
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Switchgear installations
• PLC and automation systems
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Instrumentation and controls
• Plant shutdowns
• Facility expansions
• Electrical upgrades and modernization projects

As the Foreman, you will be responsible for the successful execution of field operations by:

• Leading and supervising electrical crews on industrial construction projects
• Planning daily work activities based on project schedules, drawings, and field conditions
• Coordinating manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
• Ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to Twin Electric's quality standards
• Reading and interpreting:
• • One-line diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Control drawings
  • Construction plans
  • Specifications
• Installing and overseeing installation of:
• • MCCs
  • Switchgear
  • Transformers
  • Distribution panels
  • Motors
  • VFDs
  • Soft starters
  • PLC panels
  • Instrumentation
  • Industrial controls
• Installing conduit systems including:
• • EMT
  • Rigid
  • Ocal (PVC Coated)
  • Stainless Steel
  • PVC
  • Underground raceways and duct banks
• Managing productivity and labor performance
• Tracking project progress and forecasting manpower and material needs
• Conducting daily safety meetings and enforcing OSHA and site-specific safety requirements
• Coordinating with Project Managers, Superintendents, Owners, Engineers, Inspectors, and Customers
• Identifying and resolving field conflicts before they impact schedule or budget
  
  Maintaining accurate daily reports and documentation
• Mentoring and developing apprentices and journeymen into future leaders

Applicants without industrial electrical leadership experience will not be considered.

Required:

• Minimum 7+ years of industrial electrical construction experience
• Previous Foreman or Lead Electrician experience
• Strong understanding of industrial power distribution systems
• Experience with MCCs, switch gear, transformers, motors, and motor controls
• Strong knowledge of NEC and industrial construction practices
• Ability to independently plan and execute work
• Ability to read and build directly from electrical drawings and specifications
  
  Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Valid California Driver's License
• Clean driving record for the past five years
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening

• California Journeyman Certification
• Industrial electrical / automation experience
• Food processing or agricultural facility experience
• MSHA Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Lift certifications
• Experience managing shutdowns and fast-track industrial projects

We are looking for leaders who:

• Lead by example
• Hold themselves and their crews…