Foreman ElectricianAmteck is currently looking to hire electricians for our service team in Lexington, KY. We offer long-term opportunities as well as steady work, benefits, and a 401K. We are looking for people who are interested in working with a company that promotes growth and longevity within the trade.
You will have the ability to diversify your electrical skill set with being able to learn others within Amteck. We have training for low voltage, fire alarm, controls, and instrumentation among other skill sets.The Foreman Electrician works under the guidance of a senior level Foreman or Superintendent and will oversee the direct work of a crew of helpers, apprentices, and journeyman electricians. Foreman electricians routinely perform installation, alteration, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment simultaneously while leading, training, mentoring, and performing evaluations of their crew.Responsibilities:Lead and mentor journeyman, helpers, and apprentices on the job siteWork alongside their crew and ensure quality of work is to the highest standardsAssist in the development of an effective manpower schedule for their teamDevelop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicating lists to supervisionHelps achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicates that effectively to their teamEnsure all work done by crew is within local and NEC guidelinesWork independently to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using measuring devices, hand tools, threaders, and hand or mechanical bendersInstall and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, brand circuit and feeder conductorsDemonstrate a working knowledge of circuitryRead and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematicsLay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layoutCorrectly determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizingPerform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuitsRequirements:7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environmentsDemonstrates leadership abilities with the capability and desire of growing in this area.
Able to lead, mentor, and coach teams of roughly five helpers, apprentices, and journeyman electriciansExhibits thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of workRecognizes work that is outside of assigned scopeDemonstrates basic skills in communicating with other trades and negotiating work assignments with trade supervisorsShows an aptitude and willingness for learning how to read and understand the blueprints and available contract-related documents of the other trades on siteDemonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfactionShows an intermediate understanding of developing, reading, and following construction schedules for assigned scope of workAble to learn and comprehend BlueBeam, Navisworks, and related programs to understand project plans for their assigned scope of work when neededParticipates actively in leadership training when given the opportunityDemonstrates above average leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a desire to grow those skillsEquipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasksDemonstrate the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior, and decision makingAble to work project schedules including weekends and overtimeHas an interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation, typically in an on-the-job settingDemonstrate a team-player mentality by listening and understanding directions, working cooperatively with others, and working safely without any threat to self or othersPossess basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability, and the ability to learn to read basic construction documents used dailyThe willingness to participate in field training, whether it by OJT, classroom-based, or completely virtualIn 1977 Amteck was founded in Central Kentucky with the belief that growth only comes by listening and responding to both clients and employees. Four decades later, Amteck has grown from a small electrical contracting firm to a national leader in the design/build support electrical contracting industry. Amteck specializes in facility growth expansion initiatives of companies that operate in the manufacturing, industrial, process, food, and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, distribution facilities, and commercial and institutional sectors.
The number one goal is the Safety of our Employees and maintaining our culture and core values: THE AMTECK WAY – SAFETY, QUALITY, & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.