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Panel Shop Foreman (New Iberia, LA)

Tetra Tech · New Iberia, LA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

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.

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