Traveling Electrical Foreman
Quick Summary
Traveling Electrical Foreman position requiring 100% nationwide travel to lead crews on commercial and industrial electrical projects.
Skills & Keywords
Key Responsibilities:
- Crew Leadership Lead small crews of 2–8 electricians, providing clear daily instruction, guidance, and training.
- Project Execution Install, layout, and troubleshoot various electrical systems, switchgear, conduits, cable trays, heat tracing, and freeze protection systems.
- Testing & Diagnostics Conduct functional tests on new systems, inspect electrical components to diagnose issues, and perform updates or repairs on legacy systems.
- Technical Support Assist with pre-installation planning by designing technical solutions; interpret blue prints, site maps, drawings, and one-lines.
- System Installation Set up and pull conductors, install grounding systems, perform CAD welding, and manage lighting circuits (120v–480v).
- Communication Provide clear, prompt daily updates to Project Managers, customers, and field team members.
- Safety & Compliance Adhere strictly to all corporate, customer, and OSHA safety regulations, ensuring systems meet all applicable local, state, and federal codes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Licensing & Experience Must be a Licensed Electrician with proven experience as a Lead or Foreman in commercial and/or industrial environments.
- Technical Skills Proficient with trade testing instruments (voltmeters, ammeters, meggers) and the operation of large tools (threading, hydraulic bending, and tugging equipment).
- Safety Knowledge Strong working knowledge of NFPA 70E standards and proper ARC flash PPE.
- Certifications Certified to operate boom and scissor lifts, with the ability to work comfortably at heights.
- Tools & Transport Must possess basic hand tools, personal PPE, and a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Travel Flexibility 100% comfortable working on the road full-time and operating unsupervised or with teams of 4–20 electricians.
- Screening Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no DUI/DWI within the last 3 years); must pass a background check and drug screening.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
Benefits included
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.
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Wachter is a family-owned electrical services company that designs, installs, and maintains electrical, data, security, communications, and automation technologies for commercial and industrial clients.
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