Industrial Electrical Foreman — Lead Field Technician

Caldwell Electric; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Electrical Contractors, Inc. seeks a skilled Foreman to oversee industrial electrical service projects from start to finish. You will lead field crews, ensure safe, high‑quality work, and maintain strong customer relationships while delivering projects on time.

The role requires five years of field installation experience, expertise in motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and the ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs. You must be prepared for overtime and to mentor apprentices on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of electrical field installation experience in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Strong industrial electrical background with 2‑wire/3‑wire motor control circuits, MCCs, VFDs, and conduit systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, industrial automation, process controls, instrumentation, and production equipment.
• Experienced leading crews on industrial projects, interpreting drawings and P&IDs, managing shutdowns, startups, preventive maintenance, and job-site safety.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and work with a sense of urgency.
• First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Willing to perform hands-on field work utilizing hand and power tools when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope including work type, materials, schedules, manpower requirements, and project duration.
• Lead industrial electrical service crew while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Interact with clients and maintain exceptional customer satisfaction through professional communication and technical expertise.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Service leadership to ensure successful project execution and long-term customer relationships.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including 2-wire/3-wire motor control circuits, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, process controls, and mechanical production equipment issues.
• Interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control schematics, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, planned shutdowns, emergency service calls, equipment startups, and commissioning activities.
• Identify project issues, document field conditions with photographs and written reports, and communicate change order opportunities.
• Mentor electricians and apprentices while ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company safety policies, and customer requirements.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Managers regarding manpower, schedule, and project status.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (typically one week per month) and respond to emergency service requests as required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when required to support customer operations and emergency service needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical installation

Industrial environment

Motor control circuits

PLC and HMI troubleshooting

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

PLC

HMI

Conduit systems

VFDs

Job description

Caldwell Electrical Contractors, Inc. seeks a skilled Foreman to oversee industrial electrical service projects from start to finish. You will lead field crews, ensure safe, high‑quality work, and maintain strong customer relationships while delivering projects on time.

The role requires five years of field installation experience, expertise in motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and the ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs. You must be prepared for overtime and to mentor apprentices on site.