Electrical Foreman Critical Power

@ Wachter, Inc.

Electrical Foreman Critical Power

Posted 13 months ago

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About the job

Wachter, a family-owned company since 1930, designs, installs, and maintains electrical systems for commercial and industrial clients nationwide, valuing employee contributions.

Requirements

Valid Journeyman Electrician License
Experience in industrial systems
Proven project leadership
Strong communication skills
Willing to work 60 hours/week

Qualifications

OSHA 10 or 30 certification
Ability to work independently
Experience with heavy commercial projects
Flexibility to travel nationwide
Safety-focused attitude

Full job description

Wachter is seeking a motivated, solution-oriented Traveling 100% Foreman Electrician for heavy commercial and industrial projects. You will act as the Foreman on-site, leading a team (typically 2 Licensed Electricians and 2 Apprentices) to deliver high-quality installations under tight deadlines. This is a long-term opportunity for a pro who can lead a crew while staying hands-on with complex electrical systems.

What You'll Do:

Lead "heavy commercial" projects on industrial sites, managing teams of 4+ Electricians/Apprentices.
Perform diverse electrical tasks, from small pipe/wire to large-scale Generator and UPS installs.
Read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, and schematics.
Run/bend conduit and pull/terminate wire in varied environments.
Operate scissor, boom, and bucket lifts as needed.
Troubleshoot industrial controls, automation and PLCs.

What We Are Looking For:

Licensing: Valid Journeyman Electrician License is required.
Experience: Strong background in Industrial/Manufacturing systems (24v DC to 480v)
Leadership: Proven ability to run larger projects and hit "time crunch" deadlines
Safety: OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a major plus
Skills: Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently or as a team.
Flexibility: Must be willing to work up to 60 hours per week and travel nationwide.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
Life, AD&D and LTD insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
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 vehicle could be provided

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.

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.

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