ELECTRICAL FOREMAN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety and safe working conditions of his or her project employees.
• Review schematics for wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures for motors, generators, switches, circuit breakers and fuse boxes.
• Inspect wiring and fixtures for conformance to the company specifications or local electrical codes.
• Supervise electrical lead and electrical crew.
• Overview production schedules and estimate work hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and job orders assigned to the workers and their duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
• Analyze and resolve working problems and/or assist in solving problems.
• Provide skilled electrical expertise to crews in all phases of construction.
• Requisition and inspection of materials
• Walk prospective jobs and assist with bid calculations.
• Ensure parts and materials are ordered, received, inventoried and stored appropriately.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Ensure all pre-task plans and job hazard analysis forms are filled out properly daily.
• Maintain timesheets and production records of assigned employees and projects.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency within the company and all departments and/or work crews.
• Operate company vehicles, forklift, and aerial lift in conjunction with proper certification.
• Interpret company policies to the employees and enforce safety regulations.
• Ensure collective training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions are conducted.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current client(s), the company and OSHA safety regulations and policies.
• Ensure all employees follow proper safety procedures and policies.
• Inform Safety Manager and Supervisor of all safety violations and injuries immediately.
• Prepare and submit crew’s daily timesheets.
• Perform basic jobsite safety audits.
• Review and sign off on PTPs. Participate and mentor employees on completing PTPs.
• Maintain safety barricades, signages, etc.
• Review scope of work with Project Engineer, Project Manager, and/or General Foreman prior to starting work.
• Prepare basic material take-offs for material ordering.
• Schedule material and equipment to be delivered prior to starting work
• Call off rented equipment.
• Coordinate, direct, and oversee daily work tasks for crew members.
• When directed, complete Time and Material sheets and get the necessary signatures.
• Read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Review progress of work and ensure that work is per plans and specifications.
• Check quality of work.
• Complete daily reports.
• OSHA 30 required and maintain proper equipment operating training certifications.
• Hold weekly toolbox talk meetings.
• Ensure crew is participating in shift-prep in the morning and after lunch.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 7 years’ experience of skilled electrical work.
• This is a safety-sensitive position; the candidate must complete and pass a background check and a ten-panel drug /alcohol testing
• Reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License, and favorable driving record
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during work activities.
• Skilled in reading, writing and math.
• Skilled in the use of electrical, basic power, and hand tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of electrical applications.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of performing skilled electrical work.
• Methods and techniques of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Ability to prepare labor and material estimates.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and acceptance of good health and safety principles and practices are desired.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted durin