ELECTRICAL FOREMAN

Kingsport, TN

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned General Foreman/Superintendent, the Electrical Foreman position provides supervisory support, direction for a team for specific projects or work to be completed, customer support and communication to ensure a coordinated and timely completion of work at the assigned location(s). The position will typically have craft employees reporting directly, responsibilities will vary depending on the work or project being executed, approve ordering of material, hiring needs for personnel needed, and constant cost control and work progress awareness to speak to any issues which occur.

Essential Functions:

The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervise individual craft employees assigned to the group for work performed in field.
• Communicate safety and policy information to all assigned employees and assist in monitoring of employee activity to comply with Safety and quality standards.
• Safely plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment per NEC and customer specifications.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wire is installed before installation of future walls, ceilings and floors.
• Supervise all aspects of the Electrician’s work and the work of Electrical helpers while completing work in the field.
• Ensure all measures, cuts, bends, threads, assemblages and installed electrical conduit, safe use of tools, splices, stripping insulation from terminal leads, connection of wiring to power equipment, test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components, are all safely and correctly executed.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and needs for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Perform other duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• Read, understand, and analyze, drawings, reports, estimates, technical tests, rules, policies, procedures and instructions.
• Write summaries, reports, and other necessary communications with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Communicate clearly with client, vender and other contractor representation.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning types and uses of materials, parts, and assemblies used in electrical construction throughout the plant.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning use of all types of labor involved in electrical construction.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning use of all tools, machines and other equipment involved in electrical construction.
• Must be knowledgeable concerning the theory, principles and application of electrical systems and electrical construction.
• Must be familiar with supervisory functions and principles of supervision.

Requirements:

Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift

Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site

Understand and follow Instructions from the direct supervisor

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K + Employer Match

PTO

Physical Profile Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions are sedentary but may require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 pounds; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger and motor dexterity. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/printers/scanners/fax machines, phones, filing cabinets, etc. Employee must have the ability to transport necessary equipment and supplies and set-up for meetings, etc. The employee must have a current driver’s license and have the ability to travel to various locations at times for various reasons.

Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2-ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.

T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer.