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Foreman I Electrical

Zachry Group
Santa Teresa, NM, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Dec 2025

About the role

Position Summary 

Industrial Electrical Foreman manages a crew that will install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, equipment, and fixtures. They will work on underground cable and conduit installation, terminating, and equipment installation.

 

Qualification Highlights

  • Must have 4+ years of experience as an Industrial Electrician

  • Must have 2+ years in a supervisory role.

  • Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).

  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

  • Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Be able to pass an EE-98J Journeyman State License in New Mexico
  • Must have an a Journeyman State License from another state reciprocity such as Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming

Position Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

  • Identify all tools required for tasks.

  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

  • Lead crew in daily safe operations.

  • Manage workloads, supplies, equipment, and reporting.

  • Cut, bend and run conduit as specified on blueprints.

  • Install, modify and fabricate cable tray as necessary according to specifications.

  • Pull the cable through specified pathways.

  • Assemble and install electrical equipment.

  • Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment such as but not limited to breakers, control panels, and distribution systems.

  • Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.

  • Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify hazards and to ensure the equipment is in good operational condition.

  • Setup and maintain temporary power systems.

  • Install and maintain grounding systems for all equipment and structures.

  • Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

  • Must have prior working experience with Zachry Industrial, Inc.

  • Must be able to read blueprints and schematics proficiently to perform duties.

  • Must be able to demonstrate former knowledge and experience working on high voltage systems.

  • Must have worked as an Industrial Electrician for a minimum of 4 years, and as a supervisor for at least 2 years.

  • Must be able to manage and lead a crew of journeyman and helpers on daily and weekly operations. 

  • Must be able to keep records and report on the follow but not limited to: time, cost codes, equipment, personnel records, and operational updates.

  • Must know basic electrical theory for example but not limited to ohms law.

  • Must be able to install and modify cable tray using hand tools and power tools.

  • Must be able to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube bending equipment as well as power and hydraulic cutting and tube bending devices.

  • Must be proficient in cable pulling methods use to run the cable through specified pathways.

  • Must be able to use specialized electrical tools such as but not limited to ohm meters, multi-meters, and terminating devices.

  • Must be able to terminate both High and low voltage equipment and cable/wiring.

  • Must have mechanical and electrical knowledge of components relative to a New Construction Plant.

  • Must be able to troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical malfunctions.

  • Must be able to identify different types, gauges, and color of cables and wires.

  • Must be able to follow instructions correctly.

  • Must be reliable, accountable, and consistent in performing administrative processes.

  • Must be able to illustrate knowledge and experience of working with a lock out tag out sys

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