Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

General Description

Provides supervision and mentoring to all employees for assigned electrical projects. Is responsible for meeting time and budget requirements established for all assigned projects. Ensures and enforces Company policies and procedures and ensures all employees under his/her supervision perform their job duties under the mindful practice of safety rules and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Instructs employees on safe and healthful practices and provides continuous instruction to employees on general safety requirements of their job.
• Installs electrical components, systems and equipment as required by scope of projects.
• Is able to supervise and mentor Electrical Helpers and Provides supervision to subordinates on assigned job sites/projects.
• Trains and instructs subordinates on detailed procedures.
• Assesses and projects equipment, materials and labor needed to complete projects.
• Assures availability of equipment, materials, and supplies for assigned projects and initiates requisitions for such items when necessary and timely.
• Maintains cost, material and labor records (BuildOps) for assigned projects and submits completed reports daily with progress photos. Reports must be complete and accurate and timely.
• Enforces and monitors safety regulations, rules, and working conditions.
• Recruits and trains personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets and assembly schematic drawings.
• Communicates with employees, co-workers, customers and other trades with respect and professionalism.
• Confers with management and makes recommendations on proposed projects.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime or adjusted hours as needed based on project demands.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and considerable desire to continue development in the electrical field including but not limited to Apprenticeship and Journeyman.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years electrical industry experience
• Must have been employed as an electrician or electrician apprentice within the past 18 months
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical operations and components and possess OSHA 30 certification which is to be renewed every 5 years.
• Working knowledge of single phase and three phase wiring, motors, programmable controls, circuits and National Electrical Code & NFPA rules

Education Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Technical degree or equivalent in training, experience and education

Licensing Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching, stooping, crawling
• Lift or carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be physically capable of pushing and pulling with force to manipulate wires in conduits, use and manipulate power tools and equipment
• Use your hands to handle, control, feel or use objects, tools, or controls; significant fine finger dexterity
• Repeat the same movements
• Climb and balance on ladders or scaffolds at various heights
• Walk or run for long periods of time
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Work in extreme temperatures and some hazardous conditions
• Physically demanding schedule

Psychosocial Demands

• Understanding and memory
• Sustained concentration and persistence
• Social interaction
• Adaptation
• Responsibility and accountability
• Read/Write/Speak the English Language