Industrial Electrical Foreman

Overview

Lead electricians, maintain & install industrial electrical systems, ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• project lead
• maintenance planning
• equipment repair
• commissioning
• system upgrades
• safety compliance

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 480v
• electrician license
• plcs
• vfds
• cmms
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480V (or higher as required). -Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred. -Experience with VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems. -Must be able to work overtime, weekends, or on-call as needed to support production or project deadlines. -Proven track record of successfully managing capital projects and coordinating contractors. -Industrial manufacturing or processing plant environment with exposure to noise, heat, heights, and confined spaces. -Physical requirements include standing, walking, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working at heights. -Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. -Minimum of 5-7 years of industrial electrical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role. -Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs. -High school diploma or GED required; technical school diploma or associate degree in Electrical Technology preferred. -Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work orders and asset tracking.

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Benefits

-Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. -Competitive pay with overtime eligibility. -Paid time off and holidays. -401(k) with company match. -Opportunities for training, certification, and career advancement.

About Ohio Valley Electrical Services, Inc.

-Built its reputation managing large-scale commercial and industrial electrical projects valued at hundreds of millions. -Offers a full suite of services—from engineering, design-build and panel fabrication to 24/7 maintenance and power testing.

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