Job description
SUMMARY The General Foreman manages the labor, materials, and production of one or more projects and provides technical expertise in installing and troubleshooting electrical wiring and equipment. Other duties and travel may be required, but the majority of work is in the Houston, TX area typically. Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures. Estimate and order material and evaluate worker requirements to complete jobs. Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of workers. Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.
Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports. Assign work to employees based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Diagnose and inspect systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. Advise management on whether the continued operation of equipment could be hazardous. Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. Work scheduled hours include overtime and weekends. Respond to and work when requested by management. Arrive on time and leave at the end of the shift. Follow safety rules and notify supervision or others when a safety hazard is observed.
Requirements
Texas Journeyman Electrician License Minimum of 5 years of experience in a foreman or supervisory role Experience in Healthcare and Life Science Sector Considerable experience in construction (Electrical) and related knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in electrical work, as well as the mental, physical, communication, and people skills necessary to perform in an integral construction & leadership capacity Benefits Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Bonus, and other incentives to be discussed during interview and offer phases.