Electrical Foreman

Electrical Foreman

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Electrical Foremen report to a Supervisor and are responsible for the management of jobs and/or work orders assigned to them. All work must be performed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the company. Work will consist of installation, alterations, additions and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment within the commercial, industrial and residential electrical construction industry.

Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid State Driver’s License, Journeyman License (preferred but not required).

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Holidays, Vacation, 401K plan, and Direct Deposit.

Basic computer and software skills, current knowledge of NEC, time management and organizational skills necessary to complete job-site-related paperwork, planning, directing and coordinating work crews, superior oral and written communication, safe operation of hand tools and powered equipment, accountability for work layout, safety enforcement, and the physical security of material, tools, equipment and company vehicles.

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and national and local codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, insuring that work is installed as required.
• Observe functions of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions (promotions, transfers discharges, and disciplinary measures).
• Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist workers in solving work problems.
• May train new workers.
• Interpret company policies to workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Monitor the work being performed and direct the crew.
• Complete required paperwork (time sheets, safety reports, accident reports, etc.)
• Requisition and inspect materials.
• May be required to do a re-estimate.
• Schedule work per the pace of the job and other trades.
• Monitor and control the Company’s established policies concerning, but not limited to, the following:
• The Company’s Substance Abuse Program.
• Vehicle usage.
• Hazardous Communication Program.
• Quality Assurance Program.

Licenses:
Current driver’s license if required by job conditions; applicable federal, state and local licenses as required by job conditions or by the company.

Certifications:

Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.

Education:

High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent Watson training.

Experience:

3 to 5 Years working in the electrical field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is preferred, but 1 to 2 years working in the field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is acceptable.

• Work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Ability to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Keep/wear required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder unassisted.
• Employee’s personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders.
• Perform work at various heights using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
• Work in restricted areas (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics).
• Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, to include night shifts and out of town (if needed).

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