Electrical Foreman

Work Group:

 Operations (Supporting Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Systems)

Primary Location:

95% Field; 5% Office/Administration/Sales Support

Summary Objective:

The Marshall Industrial Technologies (MIT) electrician is managed directly by the foreman and works on a single electrical project, or multiple smaller scope electrical projects on a single site; electricians must possess the ability to work independently and be self-motivated; electrician must execute their work by following design and code requirements. 

General Responsibilities

•  Install complete electrical raceways systems such as EMT, RMC, PVC, cable tray, troughs and more.
•  Install wires and cables through electrical raceways. 
• Install panelboards, switchboards, switchgears, MCC, and control panels. 
• Install various forms of switching and receptacle outlet devices.
•  Troubleshoot electrical and controls circuitry and devices up to 480VAC. 
• Install various forms of luminaires. 
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). 
• Install motors, transformers, and generators. 
• Install communications, ethernet, and fiber optic lines. 
• Install VFDs, PLC, control relays, power supplies, safety relays, proximity switches, and other instrumentation and control devices. 
• Test electrical systems installation to ensure proper installation and operation. 
• Connect electrical systems to utility power. 
• Participate in continuous safety and electrical education. 
• Travel to different job sites. 
• Work overtime, nights, weekends and or holidays as needed. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 
•  Ensures housekeeping conformance of jobsite, including trailers, trucks, laydown, and waste storage areas, to Marshall and/or customer standards. 
• Develops and maintains their own technical competence. 
•  Completes other tasks as assigned by Service Rep or Foreman.

Measurable Results

•  Safety (Personal Total Recordable Incident Rate) 
• Quality (# of Commissioning Rewiring Incidents) 
•  Project productivity (On time completion, absenteeism, training completion, etc.) 
•  Housekeeping (Service Rep audit score, Customer Complaint tracking, etc.) 
• Effective completion of work and communication with foreman and team members

Working Relationships

•  The foreman reports to a Foreman or Service Rep

 Technical Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or at least five (5) years of experience working in the electrical industry.
• Journeymen License 

Job Demands

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
•  Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
•  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Important Attributes      Lominger Competency No. Description
1 Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that he/she sees as challenging; seizes more opportunities than others.
15 Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
24 Functional / Technical skills – Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
29 Integrity and Trust – Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
35 Managing and Measuring Work – Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.
47 Planning – Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
62 Time Management – Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.