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Electrical Foreman

Matrix Service

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Compensation
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Location
Emporia, VA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Matrix Service is hiring an Electrical Foreman. An Industrial Electrician Foreman leads the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in industrial facilities. This role combines technical expertise with leadership to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with codes. The foreman oversees a crew, interprets electrical drawings, and connects power supply wires to machines and equipment.

Key focus areas include Oversee a crew of electricians, apprentices, and helpers, assigning tasks based on skill level, Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications to plan work sequences, and Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.

Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Refinery Maintenance Experience, Electrician’s License, and NCCER Certification. Important skills include Supervision, Leadership, Technical Oversight, Read And Interpret Electrical Drawings, Schematics, and Specifications. Preferred (not required): Plan Layout Of Wiring, Install Wiring, Conduit, and Electrical Apparatus.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SupervisionLeadershipTechnical OversightRead and Interpret Electrical DrawingsSchematicsSpecificationsDiagnose Malfunctioning ApparatusTest EquipmentReplace Faulty Electrical ComponentsDiagnose and Repair Faulty Electronic ComponentsReplace Electric Motor BearingsRewire MotorsIdentify Safety HazardsCorrective ActionKnowledge of Basic Hand ToolsMatrix Service Policies and ProceduresPlan Layout of WiringInstall WiringConduitElectrical ApparatusDiagnose and Replace Faulty Mechanical ComponentsHydraulic ComponentsPneumatic Components

Qualifications

4+ Years Refinery Maintenance/Turnaround/Construction ExperiencePass Craft Skills Test at or Above 70%Matrix Service Safety TrainingProcess Safety Management TrainingS.T.a.R.T. ClassClient / Site Specific TrainingObtain and Maintain Active Status in Drug Testing ProgramAuthorized to Work in the United StatesNCCER CertificationElectrician's License

Full job description

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

  • An Industrial Electrician Foreman is a senior field supervisor who leads the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, power plants, process plants, and mining operations. This role blends technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.

  • Supervision & Leadership: Oversee a crew of electricians, apprentices, and helpers, assigning tasks based on skill level.

  • Technical Oversight: Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications to plan work sequences, material needs, and installation layouts

  • Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.

  • Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.

  • Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction.

  • Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.

  • Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.

  • Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.

  • May plan layout of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.

  • May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. May be required to hold electrician’s license.

  • Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

  • Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervision.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of four (4) years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.

  • Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.

  • Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have an NCCER certification for your craft.

  • Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.

  • Must Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class and Client / Site specific training.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status in a drug testing program.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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