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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Foreman Electrical

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Terrell, NC, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4 years of experience as an industrial electrician and at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Ability to meet all physical requirements, including working at heights above 300 feet.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Prior working experience with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
  • Knowledge and experience working on high-voltage systems.
  • Ability to manage and lead a crew of journeymen and helpers in daily and weekly operations.
  • Ability to keep records and report time, cost codes, equipment, personnel records, and operational updates.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical theory, including Ohm's law.
  • Ability to install and modify cable tray using hand and power tools.
  • Ability to bend and cut conduit using hand saws, hand tube-bending equipment, and power and hydraulic cutting and tube-bending devices.
  • Proficiency in cable-pulling methods for routing cable through specified pathways.
  • Ability to use specialized electrical tools, including ohm meters, multimeters, and terminating devices.
  • Ability to terminate high- and low-voltage equipment and cable or wiring.
  • Mechanical and electrical knowledge of components related to a new construction plant.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in equipment and systems.
  • Ability to identify different types, gauges, and colors of cables and wires.
  • Ability to follow instructions and reliably, accountably, and consistently perform administrative processes.
  • Knowledge and experience working with a lockout/tagout system.
  • Willingness and ability to follow safety regulations.
  • Ability to work the designated schedule and overtime as needed with proper notification.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, sit, lift, and perform other physical activities required by the work; may need to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairways and work at heights, including occasionally from platforms or scaffolding while using appropriate fall protection.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses or spoggles, ear plugs, masks or respirators, high-visibility safety vests, leather gloves, and steel-toed leather work boots.
Responsibilities
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including material locations, quantities, and sizes.
  • Identify the tools required for tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and the precautions needed to eliminate them.
  • Lead the crew in safe daily operations.
  • Manage workloads, supplies, equipment, and reporting.
  • Cut, bend, and run conduit according to blueprints.
  • Install, modify, and fabricate cable tray according to specifications.
  • Pull cable through specified pathways.
  • Assemble and install electrical equipment.
  • Terminate wires and cables to electrical equipment, including 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 ensure proper operating condition.
  • Set up and maintain temporary power systems.
  • Install and maintain grounding systems for equipment and structures.
  • Lead and manage a crew of journeymen and helpers; crew size varies, with an average span of control of 5–15 workers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee status.
  • Prior working experience with Zachry.
  • Licensed journeyman electrician.
  • National Center for Construction Education and Research certification for Industrial Journeyman Electrician.
  • Formal or technical education.

About the company

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
  • Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
  • Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
  • July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
  • Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.

What makes Zachry Group unique

  • Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
  • Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
  • Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

MySA
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.

12NewsNow
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more workers

BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.

12NewsNow
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.