Working Foreman Journeyman Electrician Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely leading teams of electricians on a job in order to complete projects on time and under budget; Understanding and instructing teams on the proper navigation, use, and installation methods outlined in the NEC; and motivating and successfully leading teams of electricians on a project, as well as helping to layout work for those groups to continually learn and advance in a productive environment. The candidate is also a working foreman.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for assembly, installation, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment and wiring systems in commercial, and large multi-family settings
• Prepares work area for installation of equipment for himself and his team
• Effectively manage each project by ensuring that all materials, tools, equipment and job information are on the jobsite ahead of time
• Effectively communicates, coordinates and collaborates with general contractor
• Installs or helps install electrical components
• Connects wiring and equipment as per code and job specifications
• Operates equipment only if trained and certified to operate
• Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances per drawings or plans
• Wear personal protective equipment at all times and ensure team wears PPE
• Creates and submits the following reports:
  • Safety meeting sign-in (tool box talks)
  • Two-week look ahead
  • Sign-in sheets
  • Progress reports
  • Tracks job progression
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials

Minor duties and responsibilities

• Working journeyman, on tools, as required
• Serves as a primary or alternate member of the Operation and coordinates emergency and disaster response, recovery plans, as needed
• Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
• Knowledge of electrical codes and ability to teach others

KEY COMPETENCIES and JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven track record of delivering safe, profitable projects on schedule and within budget
• Excellent working knowledge of local Building Codes
• Must have knowledge of the NEC and OSHA safety standards
• OSHA 30 card carrying (or willing to complete course at hire, paid for by company)
• Strong, effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Punctual, motivated and detail oriented
• Includes crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers
• Current Texas electrical journeyman license
• Current driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record is a requirement
• Great attitude and team player
• Understands and follows guidelines related to workforce inclusion and respect
• Upholding DME's mission to install mission critical electrical systems with collaboration, calculation and quality

KEY JOB STANDARD MEASUREMENTS

• Successfully complete project adhering to best practices and ensuring profitability
• Successfully leading teams of electricians on a project, helping team to continually learn and advance in a productive environment