Electrical General Foreman

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Electrical General Foreman

Location: Abernathy

Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

The General Foreman coordinates and directs the activities of multiple Foremen on a project or may coordinate and direct the activities of craft personnel directly. Responsible for ensuring construction and maintenance tasks are completed in a timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner. Works under the direction of a Job Site Superintendent or directly under the direction of a Project Manager.

The General Foreman typically works under direction of the Superintendent, but may serve as the lead representative for the company at a construction site, directing and coordinating the activities of the various trade groups such as Carpenters, Equipment Operators, Pipefitters, Welders, Electricians, Instrument Craftsmen, etc. When in this capacity, the General Foreman’s role is like that of the Superintendent, providing overall management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment and ensuring that specifications are being followed.

Responsibilities include making sure that the work progresses according to schedule, that material and equipment are delivered to the site on time, and that the activities of the various workers do not interfere with one another.

Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods. Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and that construction schedules are adhered to. Prepares, or receives from subordinates, reports on progress, materials and equipment used and costs and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Musthave a broadworkingknowledge of theirassignedcraft(carpentry,pipefitting,equipmentoperation/rigging, instrument/electrical,welding),havingthesamebasicaptitudeandinterests as thoseworking in the craft theysupervise.
• Must demonstrate anaboveaverageknowledge of all facetsoftheirtradeandhaveextensive personalexperience performing in thetrade.
• Must possessknowledge of safety procedures andhavegood interpersonal and communicationskills. Responsible for promoting safetyawareness and for enforcing safetypolicies.   May at timesrequireoverallaccountability of Job Site Safety.
• Develops effectivework plans,giving assignments/instructions to foreman and/orworkcrews andsupervises theirworkactivity.
• Must possessability tomotivate subordinates under theirsupervision to complete theirassigned tasks safely,skillfully, and efficiently, andwithin the project schedule.
• Must be able to read andvisualize objects fromblueprints andhave aneye for precise detail.
• CommunicatewithSuperintendent/ProjectManager to keep them informed onprogress ofworkassignments and/orany new problems.
• Must be able to deal effectivelywithemployeesandvariouslevelsofcustomerrepresentatives toresolvescheduling problems, determineworkpriorities, and assess therelativemagnitude of projectrequirements as they impact projectscheduling.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed to completeworkassignments.
• Inspects and tests orsupervises inspection/testing of completedworkassignments ofcrew, checking for compliancewith projectdrawings, specifications, andquality controlprocedures.May at timesrequireoverall responsibilityforqualitycontrol/quality assurance.
• Preparesdailyprogress reports and maintains records and files.Maintainsinventory of material associatedwithassignedwork.
• Recommends promotion/demotion of subordinates and identifies training needs.
• Has the authority to discipline, including terminationwhenwarranted.Discipline and terminations are discussedwithManagementprior to acting.
• Requiresworking in operating facilities andobservingand abiding by additional safety
• policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 foreman/leadman have reported for the day and plan the next weeks required materials needed for the work. Must also be able to coordinate with other crafts on simop activities.
• Three years minimum of experience as an Industrial Electrical Foreman with one year expertise as a General Foreman.
• OSHA 30

Safety Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes anawareness ofenvironmental, health and safetypolicies to ensure a safeworkingenvironment andensurescompliancewithallaccompanypolicies
• Ability to pass drug testas mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drugprogram
• Must attend and successfully complete SaulsburyIndustries safety training education
• Attends safetymeetings and specialty training as directed by management
• Attendsvarious training classes as may beassigned by management
• Perform related duties andresponsibilities asrequired
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing thework

Physical Requirements

• Manual and fingerdexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Depth perception
• Ability to seethingsclearly that arebeyond arm’s reach (farvisualacuity)
• Ability to see small detail
• Ability to lift andcarry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladderswithout resting
• Ability to maintain balance oncatwalks andnarrowworkspaces
• Ability to standforlongperiods of time
• Ability to reachabove headwhile sitting or standing
• Ability to reach below kneeswhile standing
• Ability to stoop or kneel
• Ability towork 60 or more hours eachweek
• Ability to work at heights a minimum of 20 ft.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time. 

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.)
• Near or Below Freezing Temperatures

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.