Foreman I Electrical

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

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.