Industrial Electrician Foreman

Chinchor Electric; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Employer-Paid)

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K + Match

Christmas Bonus

Paid Time Off

20% Night Shift Differential

Employee Referral Program

Paid apprenticeship and training

Job summary

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician Foreman to lead crews in heavy industrial electrical projects, including water and wastewater facilities.

You will supervise apprentices and electricians, troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical systems, and ensure safety and code compliance across multiple sites in Florida. We offer education and advancement opportunities, with 100% employer-paid medical options, 401K with match, and paid apprenticeship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of supervising experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience, with water/wastewater facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, MCCs, VFDs, panels, instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
• Experience installing/maintaining conduit systems, underground conduit and duct banks.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and electrical specs.
• Proficient in using testing equipment and hand tools for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of NEC and lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of crews of electrical apprentices and industrial electricians.
• Coordinate with project superintendent/manager for successful project completion.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot electrical systems for water/wastewater facilities.
• Install/terminate conduit, wiring, feeders, and equipment for treatment processes.
• Diagnose issues using testing equipment and restore operation safely.
• Inspect equipment for hazards, defects, and code compliance.
• Perform testing of systems and power distribution equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers, and other trades to support operations.
• Follow all safety and lockout/tagout standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervising experience

Industrial electrical

SCADA systems

Conduit installation

Blueprints reading

NEC knowledge

Safety procedures

Driver’s license

Tools

CDL-A (Preferred)

FTS/FEAT training

Job description

Location: Orange City, FL

Job Id:206

# of Openings:1

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is family owned and operated and has been in business for 40 years. We are celebrating being one of the Nation’s Top Workplaces after receiving the honor of being granted the Orlando Sentinel's Top Workplace award in both 2024 and 2025! We are a Commercial and Industrial Electrical contractor, performing Heavy Industrial Electrical, Highway Lighting, Traffic Signalization projects, and much more. We work with both corporate clients and government entities and maintain yearly contracts with Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Volusia counties, as well as the Florida Department of Transportation. We are proud to share that we have opened a second location in St. Augustine, Florida to serve Jacksonville and the surrounding areas and are expanding to open a third location in Summerfield to serve Ocala and the surrounding areas. We have opportunities for advancement in both career and education.

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and hardworking experienced Industrial Electrician Foremen.

Educational Opportunities and Benefits:

• Medical (100% Employer-Paid Plan Options)
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K + Match
• Christmas Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• 20% Night Shift Differential
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid apprenticeship and training opportunities through the 4-year Florida Electrical Apprenticeship & Training (FEAT) and Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) apprenticeship programs.
• Paid certifications including:
  • CDL-A
  • Crane Certification (rigging, signaling, operating)
  • IMSA
  • Maintenance of Traffic
  • Traffic Signal Technician Levels I, II, and III

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay: $28+ Hourly, Based on Experience

Travel & night work may be required. MUST be able to work out of town and nights, on occasion.

• Oversee the daily operations of crews of electrical apprentices and industrial electricians.
• Work closely with the project superintendent and project manager to ensure the efficient and successful completion of projects from start to finish.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems associated with water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pumps, motors, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, SCADA systems, underground conduit, and duct bank systems.
• Install and terminate conduit, wiring, feeders, and electrical equipment for treatment processes, lift stations, and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose electrical and control system issues using testing equipment and hand tools to safely restore system operation.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment for hazards, defects, and code compliance.
• Perform testing of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and power distribution equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Coordinate with supervisors, operators, engineers, and other trades to support plant operations and project activities.
• Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and site-specific safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of supervising experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience required, with experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems including motors, pumps, MCCs, VFDs, control panels, instrumentation, and SCADA systems.
• Experience installing and maintaining conduit systems, underground conduit, duct banks, feeders, and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, control schematics, and electrical specifications.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and control systems using standard testing equipment and hand tools.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements, electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to work safely in active industrial, water treatment, and wastewater treatment environments.
• Capable of lifting materials, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces when required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Class A CDL *Preferred* (Must have had for at least 3 years).

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform multiple tasks and can handle the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to, digging using a shovel, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing, and lifting at least 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chinchor Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, sexual stereotyping, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace

To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, to protect Chinchor Electric, Inc. property, and to ensure efficient operations, Chinchor Electric, Inc. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of drugs and alcohol. This policy applies to all employees and other individuals who perform work for Chinchor Electric, Inc.