Electrical Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications:

Considerable (5-7 years) full-time work experience in high voltage or industrial electrical as a journeyman electrician maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment, with some (3-5 years) experience in a lead/supervisory capacity directing skilled crew of electricians and communication & instrumentation technicians in a hydroelectric generating/pumping plant or related facility.

Abbreviated Job Description:

• The duties listed are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification.
• Under general direction of the O&M Manager, performs advanced and highly skilled electrical work in maintenance, operation and repair of hydroelectric facilities.
• Monitors routine preventative maintenance programs.
• Establishes and maintains routine operating procedures.
• Performs emergency energy control operations.
• Provides material requirements, technical support and supplies.
• Supervises Electricians and Communications  performing a variety of tasks related to the installation, modification, maintenance and repair of electrical lines, circuits, motor controls, systems and fixtures associated with high voltage sub-stations, power circuit breakers, main pumping and generating units, cranes, trash racks, and irrigation devices for electrical control of water delivery systems.
• Performs related work as required.

Requires the Knowledge of:

• Electrical theory, National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial electrical codes. 
• Methods, materials and equipment used in the electrical trade. 
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions and procedures related to working around high voltages (70kv, 13,800, 4,160; and 480 volts). 
• Plant electrical systems, circuits, motor controls, with the ability to locate and isolate problems working from blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings. 
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals. 
• Job Hazard Analysis. 
• Full understanding of Hazardous Energy Control Program including interpretation and use. 
• Principles of Confined Space Entry. 
• Electrical practices associated with pumping/generating plants, large canal systems and supporting auxiliary equipment (i.e., buildings, facilities, roadways, equipment, etc.). 
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) including NetSuite and Shepherd Systems.

Must possess the Ability to:

• Perform journey-level electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric plant systems. 
• Follow verbal and written directions. 
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
• Use various electrical test equipment and instruments as maintenance aids in performing troubleshooting. 
• Create, understand, and implement Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) for projects. 
• Apply thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code, motor generator theory and repair procedures; electrical circuit troubleshooting, motor controllers, AC/DC control circuits and circuit breakers up to 13.8 kv); ladder logic diagrams and theory, programmable logic controllers and protective relaying. 
• Manage daily job site operations. 
• Manage project schedules. 
• Establish, oversee and apply job safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out procedures. 
• Read and interpret equipment wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals. 
• Diagnose system malfunctions and direct crew on how to fix/repair efficiently. 
• Supervise a variety of electrical and electronic testing procedures using state-of-the-art test equipment. 
• Organize data and maintain records. 
• Train, supervise, direct and motivate staff. 
• Assign, document and evaluate the work and performance of other skilled workers. 
• Compile accurate and concise reports of work performed. 
• Establish and maintain departmental budget. 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. 
• Regularly and consistently meets scheduled and attendance requirements. 
• Follow instructions, work independently and cooperatively with others.

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