Electrician Foreman - Austin Industrial - (Baytown, TX)

Austin Industrial•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial . Electrician Foreman The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as highway structures, clearing right-of-way, pile driving, preparing the subgrade, laying road surface, installing curbs, installing underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving of streets and related lime and dirt work, etc. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables safely, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated costs. This position may be required to maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Education - no minimum education requirements.
Experience - 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred.
Certifications/ Licenses: TDLR, NCCER, a valid Driver's License, and a TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet.
Recruit hourly trade personnel.
Execute “Look Ahead” schedules.
Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources.
Logistics planning
Execute project Work Plans
Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives.
Training
Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
Safe workplace
Quality of work
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase.
Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans
Execute established procedures for ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers.
Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets.
Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding.
Execute hourly timecard reporting.
Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for the operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day.
Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week.
Manage work to stay within schedule.
Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.
Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established.
Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standards are not being maintained.
Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere.
Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, and company-sponsored training programs.
Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, and disciplinary measures, and initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct Toolbox and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention.
Enforce all safety regulations and company policies and be constantly alert to all safety conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; work to resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities.
Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner.
Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings
Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman's Daily Control
Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners' hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.
Other duties as assigned.