Electrical General Foreman

Matrix Service Company•Republic, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.” Always represent the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.” Establish work sequences, track daily production, and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Lead and supervise foreman and electrical crews. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. Enforce state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) electrical safety rules. Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes. Maintain current electrician's license to meet governmental regulations. Work well with others. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards. Perform all other job-related duties as requested by construction Management.

Requirements

Must have a valid Washington State Journeyman Electrician License (EL01 or higher, such as a Master Electrician).
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the electrical trade, industrial or refinery maintenance experience with extensive prior experience as an electrical foreman.
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of the national Electrical Code (NEC) and Washington electrical laws.
Knowledge of industry hand and power tools.
Complete the Matrix Service Safety training and Client/Site specific training.
Must obtain and maintain active status within the drug testing program.
Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work from platforms.
Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time up to 12 hours a day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Establish work sequences, track daily production, and keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Lead and supervise foreman and electrical crews.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Enforce state and federal regulations, including OSHA standards and Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) electrical safety rules.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Maintain current electrician's license to meet governmental regulations.
Work well with others.
Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
Perform all other job-related duties as requested by construction Management.