Electrical Foreman
Grand Rapids, MI
Partner Position – 8313 /
Full-time /
On-site
Electrical Foreman - Grand Rapids, MI
DISHER is partnering with a leading electrical contractor servicing the Midwest Region in industrial and commercial electrical as well as low voltage construction projects.
What it’s like to work there:
This electrical contractor has established itself in the Midwest Region over the last 50 years through its ability to build lasting and strong connections with its stakeholders. The company offers a flat organizational structure and ample opportunity for professional advancement and growth.
What you will get to do:
- Fully utilize prefabrication and company-wide installation methods and policies.
- Ensure and maintain the proper safety equipment, materials, tools, and methods to perform required work.
- Utilize a proactive and customer service approach to anticipate and resolve potential issues.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of individuals including general contractors, management, and crew members.
- Ensure all work performed meets NEC, federal, state, county and local codes.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Establish and adjust work timelines to meet construction schedule for the project.
- Organize and coordinate all project materials and equipment.
- Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork between all crew members.
- Maintain a safe work site by instructing crew how to use tools and equipment.
- Complete and submit required daily forms and reports as well as weekly safety meetings.
- Develop and communicate the workforce levels necessary to complete successfully.
- Hold crew accountable for meeting daily goals, production standards, and quality.
- Plan work activities in advance so materials and resources are accounted for to perform installation efficiently.
What will make you successful:
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- State of Michigan Journeyman license with a minimum of 5 years of electrical experience.
- OSHA 10-hour safety and CPR/First Aid certification.
- Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 pounds consistently, stand for extended periods of time, maintain a repetitive bending and squatting motion, work in overhead situations, work in tight locations, climb ladders, work in and operate lifts.
- Must be proficient with software such as Adobe, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to read and understand construction documents and specifications.
- Thorough knowledge of the current National Electrical Code.
- Ability to install feeder and branch conduit and wiring such as: EMT, IMC, Rigid, PVC, PVC Coated Rigid – bend, cut and thread – all sizes and types.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical components such as transformers, motors, panels, and circuits.
- Ability to install electrical systems such as switch gears, motor control centers, electrical panels, fire alarm, conveyor, lighting, and power systems.
- Ability to install electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters or voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Ability to read blueprints including: MEP drawings and specs, architectural drawing and specs (including front ends), schematics, plan details, wiring diagrams and submittals.
- Ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a failure and correct the problem.
