Foreman Electrical

Loenbro•New Mexico, NM

20d

About The Position

Loenbro Electrical Foremen lead and direct crews of journeyman electricians, apprentices, and helpers in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical power, lighting, instrumentation, control, and communications systems in commercial and industrial facilities. The Foreman owns the daily safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance of the assigned crew and scope. This role plans and sequences work from drawings, specifications, and Navis models; manages manpower, materials, and tools; tracks installed quantities and labor hours against the estimate; and ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70E, OSHA, local regulations, and company and client requirements. The Foreman remains a hands-on leader as crew size and scope allow. The position supervises crews typically comprising 4 to 15 craft personnel. It is a full-time, non-exempt hourly role based in New Mexico, with travel to project sites within the region. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather and industrial conditions, and may involve overtime, nights, weekends, shift work, heights, and occasional confined spaces depending on project and shutdown schedules. The role reports to a General Foreman or Site Superintendent and supervises assigned journeyman electricians, apprentices, and helpers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Journeyman Electrician license in the applicable state or jurisdiction.
At least 7 years of commercial and/or industrial electrical experience, including completion of a journeyman apprenticeship or equivalent documented on-the-job training.
At least 2 years of experience leading electrical crews as a Foreman, Lead Hand, or Sub-Foreman.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification, required or to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Current NFPA 70E qualified electrical worker training.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and site access requirements, including federal facility access where applicable.
Expert working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA 1926 Subparts K and V, and applicable local electrical codes.
Thorough understanding of commercial and industrial systems, including three-phase power distribution, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motor controls, VFDs, grounding and bonding, and control and instrumentation wiring.
Ability to lead, motivate, and hold a crew accountable while maintaining a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.
Ability to plan and sequence work, manage manpower and materials, and meet schedule and budget targets.
Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, single-line diagrams, schematics, specifications, and Navis/BIM models, and maintain accurate red-line and as-built drawings.
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for power, control, and instrumentation systems, with proficiency using test instruments.
Expert conduit bending, wire pulling, termination, and panelboard and switchgear installation skills.
Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead toolbox talks, write daily reports, and communicate professionally with clients, general contractors, inspectors, and other trades.
Basic computer proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and mobile or tablet-based timekeeping, daily reporting, and safety applications.
Solid math skills for load, conduit fill, voltage drop, and bend calculations; attention to detail; and commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to lift and carry 50–75 pounds regularly and perform frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and work in awkward positions.
Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and aerial lifts at heights, and occasionally in confined spaces.
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and industrial conditions, including heat, cold, noise, dust, and fumes; walk active job sites for extended periods; and work overtime, nights, weekends, shift work, and travel to regional project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a registered electrical apprenticeship program (DOL, state, IBEW/NECA, ABC, or IEC).
Master Electrician license or eligibility.
Industrial experience in utility, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, data center, or government/national laboratory facilities.
First Aid/CPR, aerial lift, and forklift qualifications, or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

Serve as the crew’s competent person, own crew safety performance, and promote a zero-incident culture.
Lead daily pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA/JSA), weekly toolbox talks, and pre-shift huddles; ensure crew members understand hazards and controls.
Enforce lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E arc-flash and shock protection, energized work permits, PPE, fall protection, excavation, confined-space, and hot-work requirements.
Stop unsafe work, correct unsafe conditions and behaviors, and report incidents, near misses, and first-aid cases on the same shift.
Direct and supervise the daily work of journeyman electricians, apprentices, and helpers; assign tasks, match skills to work, and maintain required journeyman-to-apprentice ratios.
Verify licensing and qualifications for assigned work; provide on-the-job training and mentoring, document apprentice hours and progress, and provide input on evaluations, discipline, hiring, and retention.
Hold crew members accountable to attendance, conduct, and work-rule standards and escalate personnel issues to the General Foreman or Superintendent.
Read and interpret drawings, specifications, single-line diagrams, schematics, panel schedules, and Navis/BIM models to plan installation layout and sequence.
Develop daily and weekly work plans, contribute to the three-week look-ahead schedule, and identify constraints before they delay work.
Forecast manpower, equipment, and tool needs and communicate them in advance to the General Foreman or Superintendent.
Track installed quantities, percent complete, and labor hours by cost code; compare productivity with estimates, report variances early, and identify recovery actions.
Prepare material take-offs and requisitions; receive and verify deliveries against purchase orders and packing lists.
Control and secure materials, tools, and equipment on site, minimizing waste, rework, and loss.
Verify equipment inspections and operator qualifications for aerial lifts, forklifts, and other crew equipment.
Ensure installations meet NEC, project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and Loenbro quality standards.
Perform and document in-process QA/QC inspections, including raceway, wire pull, termination, torque, and grounding checks.
Coordinate and attend inspections with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), client, and third-party inspectors; resolve deficiencies and punch-list items.
Oversee and perform continuity, insulation-resistance (megger), and functional testing; support commissioning and startup.
Coordinate daily with the General Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, general contractor, client representatives, and other trades.
Complete accurate daily reports, timesheets with correct cost codes, JHAs, and quality records by the end of each shift.
Maintain current red-line and as-built drawings and panel schedules and submit them to project management on schedule.
Identify and report changed conditions, design conflicts, and out-of-scope work; document extra work on signed T&M tickets or field directives before performing it, and raise RFIs through the Project Engineer.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical power distribution, switchgear, transformers, motors, MCCs, VFDs, lighting, control circuits, and instrumentation as crew size and scope require.
Lead troubleshooting of complex faults in power, control, and instrumentation systems and direct effective repairs.
Comply with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro Environmental Health & Safety policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off (PTO).
Life and disability insurance.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.