Electrical General Foreman - Data Center (Non-Union)

EPI Power is hiring an electrical General Foreman to be located on a data center project site. The General Foreman will supervise, coordinate, and assign activities of electricians, apprentices, helpers, and temp workers. This position is a non-union role. 

 

The states that reciprocate with Iowa are: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. 

 

EPI Power, LLC (“EPI”) is a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company that specializes in data centers. Our mission is to safely deliver industry-leading electrical construction solutions on a fast-track basis. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

 

What You'll Do:

• Analyze workers, foresee production problems, and recommend solutions such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans
• Oversee and coordinate the work of the electrical Foreman
• Interpret blueprints, designs, and specifications to ensure electrical systems are installed according to plan
• Implement and maintain a safe workplace program and ensure safety, be responsible for the Safety and Field Labor on the assigned project and review individual crew daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for compliance
• Supervisor and evaluate the activities of electricians and apprentices
• Advise the supervisor and the construction manager of job progress, material requirements, and personnel matters
• Inspect work for quality and ensure that all work meets customer expectations
• Evaluate job hazards and communicate information to staff verbally and in writing through various venues, including weekly and daily crew meetings
• Advise the Construction Coordinator, Maintenance Supervisor, or PM Supervisor of job progress, material requirements, and personnel matters
• Attend weekly crew safety meetings to ensure all employees are engaged in conversation
• Be knowledgeable of labor units/production units and set attainable goals for the crew
• Track crew members' production to ensure minimum daily installation units are achieved
• Understand specifications and complete Spec aid with Project manager, distribute and make sure the crew Foreman is adequately informed
• Maintain accurate records/progress drawings following client and EPI Power standards
• Use a 2-week planner to outline the crew labor, tools, and material plan, and expect the same from each crew Foreman

 

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Experience:
  • A valid Class A or B license from the State of Iowa is preferred
• Skills:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure
  • Ability to make complex cuts not to waste material, and figure out complex forming systems
  • Training and complying with all safety rules, and performing without constant supervision 
• Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine correspondence and speak effectively with customers and co-workers

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to bend, sit, stand and walk on uneven ground; use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; frequently make repetitive reaching and other movements with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently is required to speak and listen and must regularly lift and/or move materials. Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This list is to be considered general and not all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to change or modify, consistent with business necessity. ​

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear all company or proj