Electrical Foreperson

Amentum•New Albany, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Foreperson to join their operations & maintenance team in New Albany, Ohio. This role is responsible for prioritizing work based on client needs, ensuring on-time completion of all tasks, and managing all associated documentation. The Electrical Foreperson will also provide or schedule necessary training and cross-training for multi-functional employees, and implement all safety rules and guidelines for Amentum employees. This position requires subject matter expert-level skills in estimating, planning, and performing preventative maintenance, responding to work orders, troubleshooting, installation, and documenting electrical and control needs for facility switchgear, breaker panels, lighting, and process equipment within a critical infrastructure environment. The role is directly responsible for maintaining site electrical needs and assisting site engineering teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
6 years’ experience as an electrician in a data center, heavy industrial, or pharmaceutical / biomedical environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a supervisory or subcontract management capacity within a technical industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience in a leadership position demonstrating the ability to analyze Facilities Maintenance related problems (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Cranes and Hoists, etc.); then recognize and determine solutions (engineered or otherwise) for resolution. This includes but is not limited to; opportunities for improved asset reliability, improved quality results, safer work conditions, and lower maintenance cost, improved work plans to increase efficiency.
Must be able to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the strong organizational/time management skills needed to be successful in this role.
Current Ohio Electrical Journeyman license.
Demonstrated fluency in computer use including the full Microsoft product line.
Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production systems such as switchgear, MCC’s, and Capacitor banks.
Experience working around chemicals, precision equipment and highly regulated materials and equipment.
Experience trouble shooting complex electrical systems.
Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, supply and exhaust fans, power transmission components.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing cranes and hoists.
Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in an Industrial Electrical or related skilled trade program.
Knowledge of critical infrastructure maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain current and future critical infrastructure electrical systems.
Manage reactive/corrective maintenance as it is reported and distribute to available technicians.
Lead the safety program for the worksite and maintain reporting associated with safety activities.
Audit work performance for safety actions and quality of work and provide coaching as needed.
Review new job requests to differentiate between in-scope and non-scope work and address accordingly.
Maintain effective performance of individual employees and the worksite team.
Review and approve time reporting.
Compile, maintain, and present various reports to Amentum management and client teams.
Support critical infrastructure electrical expansion projects.
Adhere to Federal, State and Local electrical code and be familiar with NFPA70e.
Work alongside Electrical service company, engineers, and critical infrastructure leadership to ensure local grid is functioning at peak capacity.
Maintain and improve control systems, install electrical sub panels/services, and buss plugs.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair process/production machines, equipment, and related electrical equipment, such as electrical control circuits from instrumentation devices, PLCs / ladder logic controllers, and variable frequency drives as necessary.
Effectively communicate with the site management team and the customer to understand requirements, solve complex electrical problems, and provide solutions to manufacturing problems.
Identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
Procure parts from crib systems, OEM, or authorized vendors.
Identify and document cost savings.
Utilize strong electrical skills to complete assignments.
Create and modify site operations procedures for equipment and recommend facilities reliability improvements.
Provide instruction, mentor, and train less skilled technicians as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Respond and provide service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
Recommend activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
Understand company policies and enforce safety regulations.
Safely perform functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
Operate various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
Operate a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
Maintain a strict schedule to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrate flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
Exhibit strong leadership skills, such as motivation, delegation, ownership, leading by example, well-developed organizational skills, excellent communication skills, etc.
Promote and adhere to the Amentum Safety Structure.
Assist with Root Cause Analysis.
Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.