Electrical Foreman

General Summary: 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.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements: Resume, References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid State Driver’s License, Journeyman License preferred but not required.

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

Preferred Job Skills: 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.

Responsibilities: Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy and perform a variety of duties which may often change. Must utilize reason and logic to perform various mathematical operations rapidly and accurately. Visualize detail in objects, plans and drawings in order to recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings. Possess the ability to picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects. Will be directly responsible for work layout, leading and working with a crew, and assuring that materials/tools/equipment and information are staged on the job site in the proper places ahead of time.

1. 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.

2. Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, insuring that work is installed as required.

3. Observe functions of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

4. Repair faulty equipment or systems.

5. Personnel responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

6. Complete required paperwork (time sheets, safety reports, accident reports, etc.)

7. Requisition and inspect materials.

8. May be required to do a re-estimate.

9. Schedule work per the pace of the job and other trades.

10. Monitor and control the Company’s established policies concerning, but not limited to, the following:

Position Requirements:

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.

Working Conditions:

Skills:

Physical Function:

This description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not be interpreted as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties, which may be required from day to day.

Watson Electrical Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.