Industrial Electrical Foreman

Hunt Electric•West Valley City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunt Electric, LLC. is seeking a full-time licensed Industrial Electrical Foreman for its Industrial Division in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role requires a current Utah Journeyman Electrician License. A valid reciprocal state journeyman license may be accepted as proof of experience, but the employee must obtain a Utah journeyman license within 30 days of employment. Experience in electrical construction and leading field crews is required. The foreman leads crews and projects, plans and lays out work, identifies material and tool needs, implements safety plans, and monitors progress against schedules. The role coordinates with project managers, purchasing, other trades, and project teams; interprets drawings and specifications; documents daily activities and obstacles; and contributes to project-specific prefabrication, continuous improvement, and a positive team environment. The foreman may manage multiple projects and perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager. The position follows a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Requirements

Current Utah Journeyman Electrician License; a valid reciprocal state journeyman license may be considered as proof of experience, but a Utah license must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Five or more years of installation experience using the latest electrical code, means, and methods.
Experience in electrical construction and running field crews.
Ability to apply current technological techniques to maximize employee safety, quality, and production.
Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, such as indoor and outdoor lighting systems and timing.
Superior internal and external communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Team-player approach, including acknowledging others' contributions.
Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Bluebeam, Word, and Excel.
Experience in food and beverage, manufacturing, automation and controls, or wastewater treatment.
Previously and successfully supervised projects with crews of 2 to 50 personnel while meeting safety, quality, and production goals.
Knowledge of cable tray systems, tray cable installation, heat trace, rigid conduit bending and threading, motor control centers, and instrumentation.
Knowledge of MHSA and OHSA standards.
Ability to communicate technical information, listen to instructions, and ask questions as needed.
Ability to climb ladders and work in small spaces, including crouching, stooping, or kneeling, and physical ability to perform job tasks.
Aptitude for learning, a goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, and a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Manage crews diplomatically and provide appropriate training, positive feedback, and constructive feedback.
Plan and lay out projects, including installation material take-off quantities and tool needs based on the project schedule.
Troubleshoot and install control circuits and compute electrical requirements.
Read, understand, and interpret electrical plans, complex circuit schematics, and blueprints.
Establish a site-specific safety plan and evaluate project risks to personnel and equipment to mitigate them.
Review and implement installations in accordance with contract drawings and specifications.
Evaluate the contracted scope of work with the project manager to determine change requests and schedule impacts.
Plan project material, equipment, and labor needs to ensure timely delivery to and from the site.
Monitor daily progress against short-term and long-term schedules and provide daily written documentation of activities and obstacles.
Conduct and participate in project meetings as needed and provide trade coordination.
Coordinate and communicate with the project manager and purchasing manager regarding detailed material requisitions and delivery schedules.
Establish and implement project-specific prefabrication tasks.
Manage more than one project at a time.
Contribute to improving standards and processes and to a positive team environment.
Demonstrate dependability through regular attendance and compliance with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.