Electrical Foreman

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Electrical Foreman

Location: Mentone, TX            

Type: Full time

General Information/Job Summary

Basic function

Coordinates and directs the activities of craft personnel to complete construction and maintenance tasks in a timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner. Works under the direction of the General Foreman and/or Superintendent, supervising and directing the work of a group of craft or trade engaged in various tasks; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The examples of work for this position are for illustrative purposes only. A person in this position may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Responsibilities

• Must have a broad working knowledge of their assigned craft (scaffolding, insulation, carpentry, pipefitting, equipment operation/rigging, instrument/electrical, welding) and have the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft being supervised.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of all facets of their trade and have extensive personal experience performing in the trade.
• Must possess knowledge of safety procedures and have good interpersonal and communication skills.    Responsible for promoting safety awareness and for enforcing safety policies.
• Develops effective work plans, gives assignments/instructions to work crews and supervises their work activity.
• Must possess ability to motivate members of work crew and ensure that the crew under their supervision completes their assigned tasks safely, skillfully, and efficiently, and that assigned work progresses on schedule.
• Must be able to read and visualize objects from blueprints and have an eye for precise detail.
• Communicate with supervisor to keep them informed on progress of work assignments and/or any new problems.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete work assignments.
• Inspects and tests or supervises inspection/testing of completed work assignments of crew, checking for compliance with project drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Prepares daily reports and maintains records and files. Maintains inventory of material associated with assigned work.
• Recommends promotion/demotion of subordinates and also identifies training needs.
• Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in work involving a variety of installations of conduit, cable tray, electrical buildings with gear 120-25kv, and cable pulls/terminations for instrumentation, 600 volt to 25kv. Must also be able to report progress that the crew has completed for the day and plan the next days required materials needed for the work.
• Foreman requires three years minimum of experience as an Industrial Electrical Foreman.
• Leadsman requires 1 year as an Industrial Electrical Leadsman/Foreman.

Safety Requirements

• On a continual basis, it promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program.
• Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education.
• Presents safety meetings and attends specialty training as directed by management.
• Attend various training classes as may be assigned by management.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Must attend and successfully complete Supervisors Safety Training
• OSHA 10

Physical Requirements

• Manual and finger dexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Depth perception
• Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity)
• Ability to see small detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting.
• Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow workspaces.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing.
• Ability to reach below knees while standing.
• Ability to stop or kneel.
• Ability to work 50 or more hours each week.

Cognitive Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures to make safety checks and conduct safety meetings.
• Reading comprehension skill to understand written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs
• Knowledge of methods used in giving assignments/instructions.
• Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations.
• Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with co-workers, supervisors, or other personnel
• Ability to lead a work crew.
• Ability to organize assigned work, develop effective work methods, and to give assignments and instructions.
• Knowledge of basic electrical safety practices
• Skill in diagnosing malfunctions in equipment and identifying corrective action (troubleshooting skill)
• Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in inspecting, analyzing, and determining work to be done.
• Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)

• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

• Ability to operate assigned equipment.

Temperament Attributes

• Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and conduct oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Works in association with all crafts when conditions, schedule, or workload warrants or as directed by management.
• Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warranty and directed by management.

Work Environment

• Employees in this position must be able to perform under the following conditions:
• Awkward or confining workspaces
• High places
• Out-of-door environment
• Noisy Environment
• Dirty Environment Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.)

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.