General Foreman – Electrical (Industrial Project)

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services • Childress, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services (SWECS) is hiring proven General Foremen to directly run large electrical crews (30–80+ craft) on a fast-track industrial project in Childress, Texas. Reporting to the Field Superintendent, you will own your area/system: safety, quality, productivity, manpower, and daily execution. This is a true working-leadership role – you'll be in the field every day making it happen.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years as a journeyman electrician + 3+ years as a General Foreman or large-crew Foreman on industrial, power, refinery, renewable, or data center projects
• Proven track record running crews of 30–80+ safely and on schedule
• Expert knowledge of industrial electrical installation methods and NEC
• Strong leadership – can motivate, coach, and hold people accountable
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and schedules
• Comfortable entering daily reports in Procore or similar apps
• Must be willing and able to work average 72-84 hours/week in Childress, TX
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screen and background check
• 10 years of experience in Electrical
• 5 years of experience with Electrical drawings
• TDLR (Required)
• Ability to Commute to Childress, TX 79201 (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Current OSHA 30-Hour and NFPA 70E training preferred
• General Foreman: 8 years (Preferred)
• Electrical: 10 years (Preferred)
• Electrical drawings: 5 years (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)
• NFPA 70 E (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise multiple foremen and their crews
• Plan, assign, and execute daily work from the 3-week look-ahead
• Install or oversee installation of conduit, cable tray, cable pulling, terminations, grounding, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, lighting, and fire alarm systems
• Maintain crew morale, discipline, and maximum productivity
• Enforce all safety rules, LOTO, and NFPA 70E practices
• Track and report daily manpower, quantities installed, and progress
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections and testing
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and material-ready
• Lead morning huddles, toolbox talks, and stretch-and-flex
• Solve field problems on the spot and escalate only when needed

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (after eligibility)
• $150 per diem paid 7 days per week
• Full overtime after 40 hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed