Commercial Electrical Foreman

Rochester Industries Placement•Brockport, NY

1d•$32 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Beyond TalentEdge has a direct hire opportunity for an experienced Electrical Foreman. The Electrical Foreman is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the crew on their job site including helpers, apprentices and journey-workers in the assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial, industrial and large multi-family setting per NEC/NFPA 70 standards and job specifications. Responsibilities – this is a partial list (a full job description is available for interested/qualified candidates): Provide daily direction and communication to employees, ensuring they have adequate tools, materials, and follow policies and procedures according to code and job specifications. Maintain daily logs for the assigned area, providing input and communicating with the immediate supervisor. Manage a portion of larger projects, such as one-line diagrams, fire alarms, branch circuits, site lighting, and equipment. Participate in meetings and take notes. Pre-plan projects to stay at least two weeks ahead of the crew, ensuring work and materials are available; requisition materials as needed. Work closely with the supervisor to develop and maintain a 3-week look-ahead schedule. Update and maintain accurate as-built drawings and panel schedules for assigned tasks. Take accountability and responsibility for quality control and productivity, ensuring work is done safely, correctly, and efficiently. Create punch lists for the crew and follow up to ensure completion. Monitor and enforce safety standards, setting an exemplary quality of work as established by the company Orient employees to safety, logistics, and scope on the jobsite. Clearly define and communicate employees' roles. Supervise crews, participating when necessary in installations. Instruct the crew in electrical trade techniques and procedures, inspecting all work to ensure it meets project specifications. Perform hot work if qualified and trained, with all necessary precautions in place. Adhere to specifications, value engineering, and contract documents for installations. Utilize electrical formulas to determine pipe fill, device and panel sizes, and disconnect requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of commercial electrical work experience preferred.
2-3 years of crew leadership experience preferred.
Valid NYS driver’s license, free from major infractions, required.
Experience with hand tools, small and large power tools, reading contract drawings, studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine material requirements and installation procedures.
Experience in installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components, and devices, following electrical layout drawings and building permits.
Ability to work overtime, early starts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to commute up to two hours from home.
Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
Proficient in all types of electrical installations and wiring methods.
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, both internally and externally.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical drawings and install as specified.
Knowledge of OSHA, GE, and customer safety requirements and company policies.
Ability to recognize safety hazards and perform work in a manner that minimizes or eliminates those hazards.
Proficiency in using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
Ensure all maintenance and repair work is performed accurately and efficiently to prevent injury and equipment damage.
Basic math and reading skills.
Ability to set up and operate electrical equipment and tools, hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses) at all times, and respirator when required.
Ability to climb ladders and steep stairs, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crawl, crouch, kneel, bend or stoop, and perform repetitive motions of the hands, arms, and/or fingers.
Ability to work from various ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders) and carry and relocate up to a 12' step ladder independently.
Employee's personal weight and tools cannot exceed ladder weight limits (Class 1-250 lbs., Class 1A-300 lbs.).
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical training in electrical and/or industrial maintenance and repair preferred.
NYS Apprenticeship Training preferred.
Preferred Safety Training: OSHA 10 or 30-hour, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout.
Demonstrated leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction and communication to employees, ensuring they have adequate tools, materials, and follow policies and procedures according to code and job specifications.
Maintain daily logs for the assigned area, providing input and communicating with the immediate supervisor.
Manage a portion of larger projects, such as one-line diagrams, fire alarms, branch circuits, site lighting, and equipment.
Participate in meetings and take notes.
Pre-plan projects to stay at least two weeks ahead of the crew, ensuring work and materials are available; requisition materials as needed.
Work closely with the supervisor to develop and maintain a 3-week look-ahead schedule.
Update and maintain accurate as-built drawings and panel schedules for assigned tasks.
Take accountability and responsibility for quality control and productivity, ensuring work is done safely, correctly, and efficiently.
Create punch lists for the crew and follow up to ensure completion.
Monitor and enforce safety standards, setting an exemplary quality of work as established by the company
Orient employees to safety, logistics, and scope on the jobsite.
Clearly define and communicate employees' roles.
Supervise crews, participating when necessary in installations.
Instruct the crew in electrical trade techniques and procedures, inspecting all work to ensure it meets project specifications.
Perform hot work if qualified and trained, with all necessary precautions in place.
Adhere to specifications, value engineering, and contract documents for installations.
Utilize electrical formulas to determine pipe fill, device and panel sizes, and disconnect requirements.