Journeyman Electrician Working Foreman with Kemp Electrical Contractors
Job Location:
Temple, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 22 - 35
Posted:
21 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled workingElectrical Foreman / Journeyman Electricianto lead our field crews on commercial and industrial this role you will split your time between supervising a small team and actively installing electrical systems. You will ensure that tasks are completed efficiently safely and in strict compliance with theNational Electrical Code (NEC)andOSHAsafety regulations. Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled workingElectrical Foreman / Journeyman Electricianto lead our field crews on commercial and industrial this role you will split your time between supervising a small team and actively installing electrical systems. You will ensure that tasks are completed efficiently safely and in strict compliance with theNational Electrical Code (NEC)andOSHAsafety regulations. Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Working Leadership:Lead by example by performing electrical installations while supervising and mentoring journeymen and apprentice electricians.
- Daily Crew Direction:Assign tasks to crew members monitor productivity and resolve immediate on-site technical issues.
- Hands-on Installation:Run conduit (EMT IMC RMC) pull wire wire 3-phase transformers install switchgear and connect motor control centers (MCCs).
- Troubleshooting:Diagnose and isolate faults in diverse commercial and industrial environments using multimeters oscilloscopes and circuit tracers to pinpoint and repair the root causes of system failures.
- Blueprint Reading:Interpret commercial blueprints industrial schematics and wiring diagrams to layout work routes and install equipment accurately.
- On-Site Safety:Conduct weekly toolbox talks ensure properPPEusage and enforce OSHA regulations to maintain a zero-incident job site.
- Material Management:Track daily material usage organize tools and report material shortages to the project manager to avoid delays.
- Reporting:Maintain daily logs detailing job progress material shortages and constraints affecting the completion schedule.
- Code Compliance:Maintain high craftsmanship standards ensuring all work passes municipal inspections and meets NEC and NFPA 70E guidelines.
- Licensing:Valid stateJourneyman Electricianlicense preferred.
- Experience:Minimum45 yearsof commercial/industrial field experience with at least12 yearsof experience leading small crews or acting as a lead journeyman.
- Technical Skills:Advanced knowledge of electrical systems switchgear controls conduit bending and reading commercial blueprints/industrial schematics/wiring diagrams.
- Safety Certifications:OSHA 10certification required;OSHA 30andNFPA 70Etraining are highly preferred.
- Tools:Must possess a complete set of standard hand tools required for journeyman-level electrical work. Power tools and Metering tools are provided by the company.
- Records and Screenings:
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and maintain a driving record that meets our commercial auto insurance standards.
- Ability to pass drug test and background check
- Ability to lift push and pull up to 50lbs regularly.
- Comfortable working on ladders scaffolding and scissor lifts at various heights.
- Comfortable standing kneeling and working at various heights or in varying weather conditions.
- Health & Wellness:Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Work-Life Balance:Paid time off (PTO) Paid Holidays.
Apply On Ladder:
Required Experience:
Senior IC