General Foreman Electrical I

Zachry Group•Gregory, TX

21h

About The Position

The Industrial Electrical General Foreman manages multiple crews installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring, conduit, equipment, and fixtures. Work includes underground cable and conduit installation, cable termination, and equipment installation throughout all phases of new construction. The role coordinates project activities through craft foremen, monitors work progress and efficiency, supports safe operations, and works with project supervision and other stakeholders to resolve project issues. The position leads crews of journeymen and helpers, with an average span of control of 5–15 workers. The foreman reads blueprints and specifications, plans labor and materials, identifies tools and safety risks, and oversees electrical installation, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting. Duties also include keeping records and reporting on time, cost codes, equipment, personnel, and operational updates. The work involves heights, ladders and stairs, potentially platforms or scaffolding, and outdoor work in varied weather conditions. Employees must use required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Prior working experience with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
At least 6 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics proficiently.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on high-voltage systems.
Ability to manage and lead crews of journeymen and helpers on daily and weekly operations.
Ability to maintain records and report on time, cost codes, equipment, personnel, and operational updates.
Ability to install and modify cable tray using hand and power tools.
Ability to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube-bending equipment, and power or hydraulic cutting and tube-bending devices.
Proficiency in cable-pulling methods.
Ability to use specialized electrical tools, including ohm meters, multimeters, and termination devices.
Ability to terminate high- and low-voltage equipment and cable or wiring.
Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components used in a new-construction plant.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and systems.
Ability to identify cable and wire types, gauges, and colors.
Ability to follow instructions and reliably, accountably, and consistently complete administrative processes.
Knowledge and experience working with a lockout/tagout system.
Willingness and ability to follow safety regulations.
Ability to report to work on time, work the designated schedule, and work overtime as needed with proper notification.
Ability to meet physical requirements and work at heights exceeding 300 feet.
Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous Zachry employee.
Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Electrician.
Formal or technical education.

Responsibilities

Examine project schedules and coordinate project work activities through craft foremen.
Monitor work activities and advise foremen and employees about labor methods, equipment, and materials required to complete project tasks.
Hold regular meetings with project foremen to coordinate future activities and maintain productivity.
Advise foremen and employees of potential safety hazards and assist supervision in maintaining a safe work environment.
Coordinate with superintendents, project management, engineers, and quality control inspectors to develop solutions to project problems.
Maintain progress and cost data to help project management analyze work efficiency.
Conduct regular safety meetings addressing work areas and conditions requiring attention and compliance with company and regulatory safety procedures.
Read blueprints and specifications to determine work scope and the locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
Identify tools required for tasks and safety risks and precautions.
Lead crews in daily safe operations and manage workloads, supplies, equipment, and reporting.
Cut, bend, and install conduit; install, modify, and fabricate cable tray; and pull cable through specified pathways.
Assemble and install electrical equipment, and terminate wires and cables to breakers, control panels, distribution systems, and other equipment.
Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings and inspect equipment for hazards and operational condition.
Set up and maintain temporary power systems and install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or a crane.
Lead and manage multiple crews of journeymen and helpers on daily and weekly operations.
Keep records and report on time, cost codes, equipment, personnel, and operational updates.
Troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems and follow lockout/tagout and other instructed safety procedures.