Industrial Electrical Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Negotiable

Job Title : Industrial Electrician Foreman

Position Summary :

The Industrial Electrician Foreman will lead a team of electricians and contractors to safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and install electrical systems in an industrial environment. This role places a strong emphasis on preventive and corrective maintenance as well as overseeing electrical aspects of capital improvement projects. The Foreman ensures compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and project timelines while minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise, train, and coordinate work for electricians and apprentices performing maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial electrical systems.
• Plan, schedule, and execute electrical maintenance activities to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Lead electrical work on capital projects, including reading schematics, reviewing plans, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and other trades.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as motors, drives, control panels, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Maintain and update electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and asset records.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific safety standards.
• Assist with procurement of materials and tools needed for maintenance and project work.
• Provide regular progress reports to management on maintenance performance and project status.
• Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and enforce lockout / tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for system upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize production disruptions during maintenance or project work.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new or modified equipment.

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