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Wachter is accepting applications for an experienced Industrial Electrician Foreman to manage a crew in an industrial environment. Candidates should have experience leading projects and crews. This is a traveling position and candidates will be expected to be on site in various locations for extended periods of time. This need will provide long-term employment with an array of benefits for the right person. Pay will be based on experience.
We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
- Performs tasks and scheduled assignments to ensure that electrical systems are properly maintained and operating correctly
- Troubleshoot instrumentation, motor controls, and be knowledgeable in industrial construction practices
- Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines for electrical safety and company policies
- Interpret drawings and apply to field install maintaining NEC requirements
- Communicate with customers through verbal or written means
- Manage a crew of electricians
- Ability work after-hours or weekends to finish job at times
Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- -No premium cost!
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc, TriaHealth, Legal and Identity Theft Monitoring
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings
- Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
- Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required
- Company vehicles could be provided after an initial employment
- Pay Range: $30-$45/hr
- Licensed Electrician.
- Current Journeyman or Master’s.
- Experience as a Lead or Foreman electrician.
- Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.
- MSHA certification is a plus but not required
- Available and willing for travel.
- Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, weekend, or overtime shifts as the job requires.
- Experience reading blueprints and site maps.
- Knowledgeable of NFPA 70E, proper ARC flash PPE.
- Able to read all types of electrical drawings, single lines, and P&IDs.
- Proficient in installing grounding systems, CAD Welding, and Mechanical connections.
- Knowledgeable in industrial construction practices.
- Experience as a Commercial and/or Industrial Electrician.
- Proficient with lighting circuits maintenance, repair, and new installation 120v-480v.
- Advanced Controls – includes Wye-Delta starters, part winding starters, soft starts, and VFDs.
- Ability and knowledge to properly operate the common large tools of the electrical trade such as various types of threading equipment, hand, mechanical and hydraulic bending equipment, and tugging equipment.
- General knowledge of PLC.
- Use of various types of instruments used in the electrical trade including voltage meters, ammeters, and meggers.
- Instrumentation knowledge. including Flow meters, Digital valves, and Analog Instruments.
- Able to work inside or outside in various temperatures and environments.
- Must have reliable transportation with insurance.
- Safety conscious, follow all applicable PPE guidelines.
- Has basic hand tools and PPE.
- Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
- Experience managing large industrial/commercial projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, etc.
- Excellent customer relationship and communication skills with Project Managers; verbal and written.
- Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Certified to operate a BOOM or scissor lift, and ability to work at heights.
- Able to pass drug and background screening.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.
- Performs tasks and scheduled assignments to ensure that electrical systems are properly maintained and operating correctly
- Troubleshoot instrumentation, and motor controls.
- Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines for electrical safety and company policies.
- Interpret drawings and apply to field install maintaining NEC requirements.
- Communicate with customers through verbal or written means.
- Lead and manage small crews of 2-8 electricians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed. Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed electrical systems and component devices are operational.
- Ability work after-hours or weekends to finish job at times
- Inspect and test electrical components to diagnose problems, repair broken electrical components, and install updates for outdated electrical systems.
- Install and layout of various types of conduits, including cable trays.
- Install and troubleshoot Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection.
- Set up and pull conductors in conduit and cable tray, including the proper methods of attaching the cables to the pulling mechanism.
- Switch gear installation and Iron frame breaker maintenance.
- Troubleshoot electrical problems and install new wiring or other components to fix lighting, fuse boxes, and generators.
- Assist with pre-installation opportunities by designing and planning technical solutions.
- Promptly provide clear daily updates and communicate effectively with Project Managers, customers, and technicians.
- Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives.
- Ensure electrical systems meet local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.
- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.
- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
