An Industrial Electrical Foreman manages a crew that will install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, equipment, and fixtures. They will work on underground cable and conduit installation, terminating, and equipment installation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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 follow 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 use 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 relative 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.
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 in excess of 300 ft.
- Must have reliable transportation.
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 this positions is between 5-15 workers.
Physical Requirements
- Employee 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 of 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 is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and specification 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 cable 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.
- Setup and maintain temporary power systems.
- Install and maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures.
- Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane
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