Electrical Foreman

Strata Clean Energy; Salley (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy seeks an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead a field team in solar PV installations across U.S. projects. This hands-on role requires directing electricians, apprentices, and laborers while ensuring safety and high-quality results.

The candidate should have a Journeyman electrician license, OSHA 30, and 5+ years of electrical installation/supervision experience, with willingness to travel and read construction drawings. A strong emphasis on safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman electrician license or verified experience.
• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews of electricians, apprentices and laborers.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of daily work.
• Coordinate permits and material readiness for tasks.
• Maintain accurate logs, reports, and photos for supervision.
• Mentor junior crew members and support planning with the superintendent.
• Ensure work meets codes and installed per plan set.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Plan development

Team management

Mathematics

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Journeyman electrician license

OSHA 30 certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multi-Meter

Fall of Potential setup

Electrical testing tools

Job description

The ESP Electrical Foreman leads a three to twelve-person team, responsible for the installation of solar PV systems, and ensuring a safe, high-quality installation. This is a hands-on position; the Electrical Foreman will be expected to be hands-on in the field.

This position is for all solar projects in the United States. Must be willing to travel.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in daily safety meetings with subcontractors and clients.
• Participate in the daily toolbox talks and/or the Construction Manager’s morning meeting.
• Follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and practices.
• Adhere to all Company and industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping throughout site.
• Complete Safety Observation Cards (minimum of 1 per day).
• Verify all material deliveries, to include counts and signing Material Transfer Forms (MTFs).
• Follow proper safety procedures when using electrical testing and communications equipment.
• Develop and maintain a positive company image, both internally with fellow employees and with customers.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all company-issued tools and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversight of field level electricians, apprentices, and laborers.
• Strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team.
• Maintain and submit complete and accurate files, logs, pictures, and reports as determined by the superintendent and/or Director.
• Work with the superintendent to provide a 1 week look ahead to ensure proper planning is occurring.
• Monitor Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of scheduled work for the day.
• Ensure crews have resources and all necessary materials to complete each task.
• Coordinate proper permits for daily/weekly work; Hot work permits, dig permits, etc.
• Mentor junior crew members.
• Provide material request to Electrical Superintendent.
• Ensure works meets all applicable codes, specifications, and is installed per plan set.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Electrical installation experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Electrical Supervision experience preferred.
• Solar Experience highly preferred.
• Journeyman electrician (License or verified experience)
• OSHA 30 certification
• Must be able to read construction drawings, diagrams, and develop a working plan for implementation of design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of connecting and installing AC and DC power supply systems.
• Experience completing Electrical Testing; IRT, Multi-Meter use, Fall of Potential, and Continuity
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions to understand simple processes.
• Basic computer skills, able to use Microsoft Office products and company email.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrates competence necessary to perform the work.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is performed both in an office and field environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Will be required to perform physical labor.
• Requires travel/overnight stays.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.