Industrial Electrical Foreman - Regional Power & Controls Lead

KLM Careers; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee‑owned

Company-paid medical

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Overtime + $100/day per diem for projects 75+ miles from HQ

Regional travel with home-weekend rhythm

Job summary

A US-based industrial company in Gastonia, NC is looking for a hands-on working foreman to lead teams in the installation and maintenance of plant power and controls. Candidates must have at least 2 years of industrial electrical experience, medium-voltage knowledge, and familiarity with electrical components. This position involves regional travel, home weekends, and offers numerous perks such as a $100/day per diem and company-paid medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Industrial electrical experience (not residential/commercial).
• Medium-voltage experience (115 kV).
• Experience with switchgear/MCCs, rigid conduit, cable tray, terminations.
• Blueprint/schematic reading, crew leadership.
• Valid driver's license and ability to undergo MVR check.
• PLC/VFD familiarity, testing (megger/IR/hi-pot) is a plus.
• OSHA-30, NCCER, state license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial crews to install, modify, and repair plant power and controls.
• Ensure work is done safely, on schedule, and to specifications.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Medium-voltage experience

Experience with switchgear/MCCs

Blueprint/schematic reading

Crew leadership

Job description

A US-based industrial company in Gastonia, NC is looking for a hands-on working foreman to lead teams in the installation and maintenance of plant power and controls. Candidates must have at least 2 years of industrial electrical experience, medium-voltage knowledge, and familiarity with electrical components. This position involves regional travel, home weekends, and offers numerous perks such as a $100/day per diem and company-paid medical benefits.