Foreman Electrical

Qualification Highlights 

• Must have 4+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician 

• Must have 2+ years in a supervisory role. 

• Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). 

• Must be able to meet all physical requirements. 

• Must be able to work at heights more than 300 ft. 

• Must have reliable transportation. 

Position Responsibilities 

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. 

• Identify all tools required for tasks. 

• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. 

• Lead crew in daily safe operations. 

• Manage workloads, supplies, equipment, and reporting. 

• Cut, bend and run conduit as specified on blueprints. 

• Install, modify and fabricate cable tray as necessary according to specifications. 

• Pull the cable through specified pathways. 

• Assemble and install electrical equipment. 

• Terminate wires and cables to electrical equipment such as but not limited to breakers, control panels, and distribution systems. 

• Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications. 

• Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and to ensure the equipment is in good operational condition. 

• Set up and maintain temporary power systems. 

• Install and maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Must have prior working experience with Zachry Industrial, Inc. 

• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics proficiently to perform duties. 

• Must be able to demonstrate former knowledge and experience working on high voltage systems. 

• Must have worked as an Industrial Electrician for a minimum of 4 years, and as a supervisor for at least 2 years. 

• Must be able to manage and lead a crew of journeyman and helpers on daily and weekly operations.  

• Must be able to keep records and report on the following but not limited to time, cost codes, equipment, personnel records, and operational updates. 

• Must know basic electrical theory for example but not limited to ohms law. 

• Must be able to install and modify cable tray using hand tools and power tools. 

• Must be able to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube bending equipment as well as power and hydraulic cutting and tube bending devices. 

• Must be proficient in cable pulling methods used to run the cable through specified pathways. 

• Must be able to use specialized electrical tools such as but not limited to ohm meters, multi-meters, and terminating devices. 

• Must be able to terminate both High and low voltage equipment and cable/wiring. 

• Must have mechanical and electrical knowledge of components related to a New Construction Plant. 

• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions. 

• Must be able to identify different types, gauges, and color of cables and wires. 

• Must be able to follow instructions correctly. 

• Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes. 

• Must be able to illustrate knowledge and experience of working with a lock out tag out system. 

• Must be willing and able to follow all instructed safety regulations. 

• Must be able to make it work on time and work the designated schedule and any overtime as needed with the proper notification. 

Preferred Additional Qualification 

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. 

• Prior working experience with Zachry. 

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician. 

• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Electrician. 

• Formal/technical education. 

Reporting to: 

This position will lead and manage a crew of journeyman and helpers. The crew size may vary, but the average span of control for these positions is between 5-15 workers. 

Physical Requirements 

• Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.   

• Will talk and hear to communicate.   

• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.   

• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.   

• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.  

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE. 

• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.   

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.