Electrical Foreman
Petersburg, VA
Qualdoc Staffing /
Direct Hire /
On-site
Job Title: Electrical Foreman
Location: Petersburg, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary: $90,000 to $110,000
Lead the Charge. Power the Future.
We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead and guide a high-performing, safety-driven electrical maintenance team in a heavy industrial setting. If you're passionate about leadership, precision, and continuous improvement, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a measurable impact in plant performance and team development.
What You’ll Do:
- Supervise and schedule daily activities of electrical maintenance crews.
- Lead the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including high/low voltage equipment, MCCs, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and mill automation.
- Troubleshoot breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, and company safety policies.
- Collaborate with mechanical, engineering, and operations teams for equipment upgrades and installations.
- Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs and material tracking.
- Conduct safety meetings and enforce proper lockout/tagout procedures.
- Train and mentor electricians and apprentices in industrial best practices.
- Coordinate with vendors/contractors when needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of relevant experience OR 10+ years of electrical leadership experience in an industrial setting
- Strong knowledge of heavy industrial electrical systems and maintenance best practices
- Familiarity with Work Execution Management (WEM), preferably in SAP
- Proven experience supervising/facilitating electrical personnel in complex maintenance projects
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and use engineering tools/software
- Solid communication, people management, and organizational skills
- Experience managing costs and working within budget constraints
Bonus if You Have:
- Previous success leading standardization or quality-driven initiatives
- Exposure to training programs and guiding technical staff
- Knowledge of production and maintenance coordination in a rolling mill or similar environment
Ready to Apply?
If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application through this posting. For any questions or further information, feel free to contact Qualdoc Staffing at (757) 271-4108. We look forward to hearing from you!
