Industrial Electrical Foreman

Hunt Electric, Inc. of Salt Lake City, UT is searching for a licensed Industrial Electrical Foreman to join our Industrial Division team.

About the role

We are looking for a full-time licensed Industrial Electrical Foreman with a current and active Journeyman Electrician License issued by the State of Utah. A valid reciprocal state journeyman license will be considered as proof of experience, but a Utah journeyman license must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Experience in electrical construction and running field crews is required.

Responsibilities

• Diplomatically manage crews and provide appropriate training, positive and constructive feedback.
• Plan and layout the project, including material take-off quantities and tool needs based on the project schedule.
• Troubleshoot and install control circuits and compute electrical calculations.
• Read, understand, and interpret electrical plans, complex circuit schematics, and blueprints.
• Establish a site-specific safety plan and evaluate project risks to personnel and equipment to mitigate them.
• Understand, review, and implement the installation per the contract drawings and specifications.
• Evaluate the contracted scope of work with the Project Manager (PM) to determine change requests and schedule impacts.
• Plan the project’s material, equipment, and labor needs for timely arrival to and from the site.
• Monitor daily progress to short-term and long-term schedules to meet commitments, providing daily written documentation of activities and obstacles.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings as needed and provide necessary trade coordination.
• Coordinate and communicate with the PM and purchasing manager regarding detailed material requisitions and delivery schedules.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the installation of cable tray systems, tray cable installation, heat trace, rigid conduit bending and threading, motor control centers, and instrumentation.
• Apply knowledge of MHSA & OSHA Standards.
• Communicate technical information effectively, listen to instructions, and ask questions as necessary.
• Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders and working in small spaces by crouching, stooping, or kneeling.
• Establish and implement prefabrication project-specific tasks.
• Manage more than one project at a time.
• Contribute to improving standards and processes.
• Actively foster a positive team environment.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance and compliance to scheduled work hours.
• Show an aptitude for learning, a goal-oriented mindset for continual growth, and a “Can-Do” positive attitude.
• Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Current Utah Journeyman Electrician License (or a valid reciprocal state license, with a Utah license obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Five or more years of installation experience with the latest electrical code, means, and methods.
• Ability to apply the latest technological techniques to maximize employee safety, quality, and production.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, such as indoor and outdoor lighting systems and timing.
• Superior internal and external communication and interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
• Team player who acknowledges contributions by others.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Bluebeam, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in food and beverage, manufacturing, automation and controls, or wastewater treatment.
• Proven success supervising projects with crews ranging from 2 to 50 personnel, meeting safety, quality, and production goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid personal time off (PTO).

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical working schedule of Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Friday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

About Hunt Electric

Hunt Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical, technology, and infrastructure contractor with wide-reaching services available in a variety of markets. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, we have additional branch locations in Denver, CO; St. George, UT; and Boise, ID. Since 1986, we have experienced tremendous growth with plans to continue expanding our services and markets served. We are a merit-based company where you can improve your skills, grow your career, and enjoy your work.