General Foreman – Electrical

Job description:

Company: Southwest Electrical Contracting Services (SWECS)

Location: On-Site Childress Texas (100% site-based no remote work)

Employment Type: Full-Time Project-Based

Schedule: Average 78 hours per week (typically 12-hour days 13 on / 1 off rotation)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate Overtime paid at 1.5 over 40 hours $150.00 daily per diem (paid 7 days/week while on project)

Benefits: Health insurance 401(k) with company match paid time off (after eligibility)

Job Summary

SWECS is hiring proven General Foremen to directly run large electrical crews (3080 craft) on a fast-track industrial project in Childress Texas. Reporting to the Field Superintendent you will own your area/system: safety quality productivity manpower and daily execution. This is a true working-leadership role youll be in the field every day making it happen.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise multiple foremen and their crews
• Plan assign and execute daily work from the 3-week look-ahead
• Install or oversee installation of conduit cable tray cable pulling terminations grounding switchgear MCCs transformers lighting and fire alarm systems
• Maintain crew morale discipline and maximum productivity
• Enforce all safety rules LOTO and NFPA 70E practices
• Track and report daily manpower quantities installed and progress
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspections and testing
• Keep your work area clean organized and material-ready
• Lead morning huddles toolbox talks and stretch-and-flex
• Solve field problems on the spot and escalate only when needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 8 years as a journeyman electrician 3 years as a General Foreman or large-crew Foreman on industrial power refinery renewable or data center projects
• Proven track record running crews of 3080 safely and on schedule
• Expert knowledge of industrial electrical installation methods and NEC
• Strong leadership can motivate coach and hold people accountable
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and schedules
• Comfortable entering daily reports in Procore or similar apps
• Current OSHA 30-Hour and NFPA 70E training preferred
• Must be willing and able to work average 72-84 hours/week in Childress TX
• Valid drivers license and ability to pass drug screen and background check

What We Offer

• Immediate start running big crews on a high-visibility project
• $150 per diem paid 7 days per week
• Full overtime after 40 hours
• Complete benefits package including medical and 401(k) with company match
• Clear path to Superintendent roles on future projects

SWECS is an equal-opportunity employer.

Apply Now multiple General Foreman positions open immediately!
Submit your resume and project list showing crew sizes and systems youve led.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• General Foreman: 8 years (Preferred)
• Electrical: 10 years (Preferred)
• Electrical drawings: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• OSHA 30 (Preferred)
• NFPA 70 E (Preferred)
• TDLR (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Childress TX 79201 (Required)

Work Location: In person