Industrial Electrical Field Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Charge as Our Industrial Electrical Field Foreman

Picture your day starting with a clear plan and a crew that looks to you for direction. You run a focused safety huddle, align tasks with the latest drawings and schedules, coordinate with project management and other trades, and then set the pace in the field. From conduit runs to MCC installations and motor control tie-ins, you ensure every step meets NEC, OSHA, and client standards. As the day progresses, you troubleshoot issues, track materials and manpower, mentor Top Helpers and Helpers, and keep the site organized and productive. You close the day with accurate documentation and a quick look ahead to tomorrow.

What You Will Lead

• Supervise and develop electrical crews including Journeymen, Top Helpers, and Helpers
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily field activities and priorities
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, and client requirements
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules to drive execution
• Oversee installation of conduit systems, MCCs, motor controls, and power distribution
• Support industrial shutdowns, tie-ins, startups, and commissioning
• Coordinate work within active manufacturing and process environments
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment
• Collaborate with project management, other trades, and client representatives
• Track productivity, manpower allocation, and material usage
• Lead daily safety briefings and enforce all safety policies
• Resolve field issues promptly and document solutions
• Maintain jobsite organization, documentation, and reporting
• Mentor crew members to build skills and performance
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet project goals

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, typical 4x10 workweek
• Overtime as required by project demands
• Occasional shutdowns, outages, and off-shift coordination

Compensation and Benefits

• $33 to $38 per hour, commensurate with experience and leadership capability
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license required
• 7+ years of industrial electrical experience required; manufacturing or process facility background strongly preferred
• Previous leadership or foreman experience strongly preferred
• Strong command of electrical codes, standards, and best practices
• Hands-on experience with: MCCs, motor controls, 480V systems, industrial power distribution, conduit systems, industrial troubleshooting, and shutdowns/maintenance environments
• Proven ability to lead crews, set priorities, and communicate effectively
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license required
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Physical Demands

• Climb, balance, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at heights
• Wear required PPE and work safely at all times
• Work in industrial settings including confined spaces
• Maintain sustained physical activity throughout the workday
• Exercise strong situational awareness on active construction sites

Tools and Equipment

• Provide journeyman-level hand tools appropriate for electrical work
• Bring basic supervisory tools for layout, planning, and documentation

Specialized tools, test equipment, and power tools necessary for specific tasks are supplied by Renfrow Industrial and/or the client when applicable.

Our Safety Culture

Safety is embedded in how Renfrow Industrial works. Foremen set the tone: reinforce safe work practices, hold the line on safety policies, and exercise stop-work authority whenever conditions are unsafe.

Growth Path

High performers can progress into senior supervisory, superintendent, or project management roles, based on performance, leadership capacity, and business needs.

Role Boundaries

• Operate within assigned authority and project controls
• Own crew safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain required licenses and certifications

Work hours may vary based on project schedules, shutdowns, testing, commissioning, incidents, and customer needs.