Panel Shop Foreman (New Iberia, LA)
We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Panel Shop Foreman to lead daily operations within our Industrial Controls & Automation panel shop. This role is responsible for supervising technicians, coordinating production, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment while delivering projects on time and within specifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise panel shop technicians and production personnel.
- Assign daily work, manage schedules, and monitor project progress.
- Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
- Oversee the assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection of industrial control panels.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, NEC, UL, and company standards.
- Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, and field teams.
- Manage materials, inventory, and shop resources.
- Mentor employees and support training and performance development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of industrial control panel fabrication experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a panel shop, electrical shop, or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical degree or certification in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field.
- UL 508A panel shop experience.
- Knowledge of NEC requirements.
- Experience with SCADA and process control systems.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid time off
- Performance Bonus
- Career Growth Opportunities and Training
Location: New Iberia, LA | Full-Time
In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.