Commercial Electrician Foreman

Ohio Valley Electric•Cincinnati, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Electrician Foreman will lead a team of electricians and contractors to safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and install electrical systems in a commercial environment. The Foreman ensures compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and project timelines while minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing plant reliability.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical school diploma or associate degree in Electrical Technology preferred.
Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial electrical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480V (or higher as required).
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work orders and asset tracking.
Proven track record of successfully managing capital projects and coordinating contractors.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and coordinate work for electricians and apprentices performing maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial electrical systems.
Lead electrical work on capital projects, including reading schematics, reviewing plans, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and other trades.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as motors, drives, control panels, transformers, switchgear, and instrumentation.
Maintain and update electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and asset records.
Oversee and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific safety standards.
Assist with procurement of materials and tools needed for maintenance and project work.
Provide regular progress reports to management on maintenance performance and project status.
Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
Identify and recommend opportunities for system upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and cost reductions.
Coordinate with other departments to minimize production disruptions during maintenance or project work.
Support commissioning and startup activities for new or modified equipment.