Medium Voltage Foreman

TRIO Electric•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

TRIO Electric is a leading electrical design, construction, and service firm in Texas, specializing in commercial and light industrial projects. We offer in-house engineering support, BIM coordination, prefab operations, and an experienced field leadership team. As a Medium Voltage Foreman, you will lead crews on medium voltage installations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project specifications. You will oversee daily field activities, coordinate with project management, utilities, owners, third-party testing companies, and general contractors, and support the successful execution of Medium Voltage (MV) projects from installation through energization. We offer full-time, consistent employment with no temporary or contract positions, no overnight or out-of-town projects, and overtime opportunities. We value planning, safety, and craftsmanship, and support our employees with a company that respects their expertise.

Requirements

Significant medium voltage installation and leadership experience.
Ability to read one-line drawings, utility drawings, and protection schemes.
Experience with duct banks, vaults, manholes, switchgear, transformers, and pad-mounted equipment.
Strong knowledge of MV cable pulling terminations, splicing, grounding, and equipment installation.
Familiarity with testing and commissioning processes, including coordination with third-party testing firms.
Strong understanding of NFPA 70E, energized work boundaries, arc flash, shock protection, and confined space requirements.
Ability to coordinate with owners, GCs, utilities, and inspectors.
Strong communication, leadership, and planning skills.
Rubber goods certification required.
Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 12.47 kV and 34.5 kV systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading and directing medium voltage crews in the field.
Reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, utility drawings, and construction documents.
Planning and coordinating duct banks, conduit systems, vaults, manholes, switchgear, transformers, and related MV equipment.
Overseeing MV cable pulling, cable handling, splicing, and terminations.
Coordinating outages, switching orders, inspections, and energization activities.
Enforcing safety standards, including arc flash, shock protection, LOTO, grounding, and confined space procedures.
Ensuring proper use of rubber goods, PPE, and product-specific certifications.
Coordinating with third-party testing companies for Megger, Hi-Pot, VLF, and IR testing.
Maintaining quality, productivity, and safety standards on all assigned projects.