Journeyman Electrician Foreman (E7)

GDC Industrial, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GDC Industrial, Inc. in Tyler, Texas is seeking an Electrical Foreman (E7) to supervise electrical crews and manage day-to-day field operations, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, and in line with project specs.

You will review drawings, coordinate manpower and materials, lead safety briefings, enforce NEC compliance, mentor crew members, and communicate progress through daily reports. This full-time on-site role requires a Journeyman license and 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State-issued Journeyman Electrician license (where applicable).
• Operational understanding of NEC and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated field leadership and supervisory experience.
• Ability to plan work, manage crews, and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct electrical crews, including journeymen, apprentices, and helpers.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work activities in alignment with project schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, and work plans to ensure proper execution.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and progress; address performance issues promptly.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, and materials with project leadership.
• Enforce company and site safety policies and procedures.
• Lead JHAs, toolbox talks, and daily safety briefings.
• Ensure NEC compliance and project requirements.
• Interface with project management, other trades, and client representatives as needed.
• Track labor hours, production, and work completed; provide daily reports.
• Identify scope changes, design conflicts, material shortages, and safety concerns.
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and develop crew members.
• Investigate and report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Perform limited hands-on electrical work as required.

Skills

Field leadership

Supervisory experience

Planning & coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician license

Approved apprenticeship program

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Department: Electrical - Field

City/State: Tyler, Texas

Type: Full Time

Relocation:

Contact Name: Cody Burge

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Date Posted: Sep 3, 2026

Job Description: Electrical Foreman (E7)

Pay Range: $32 - $35

Position Summary

The Electrical Foreman (E7)is responsible forsupervising electrical crews and managing day-to-day field operations to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, andin accordance withproject specifications, schedules, and company standards. This role combines leadership, planning, and coordination with limited hands-on electrical work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct electrical crews, including journeymen, apprentices, and helpers
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work activities in alignment with project schedules
• Review drawings, specifications, and work plans to ensure proper execution
• Monitor productivity, quality, and progress; address performance issues promptly
• Coordinatemanpower, tools, equipment, and materials with project leadership
• Enforce company and site safety policies and procedures
• Lead job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and daily safety briefings
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and project requirements
• Interface with project management, other trades, and client representatives as needed
• Track labor hours, production, and work completed; provide daily reports
• Identifyscope changes, design conflicts, material shortages, and safety concerns and communicate them to supervision
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
• Mentor and develop crew members
• Investigate and report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns
• Perform limited hands-on electrical work asrequired
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with role responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• State-issued Journeyman Electrician license (where applicable)
• Operational understanding and working knowledge of the current NEC code and industry best practices
• Demonstrated field leadership and supervisory experience
• Ability to plan work, manage crews, and communicate effectively
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Required Certifications and Training

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety (required)
• NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training
• First Aid / CPR
• Foreman or supervisory leadership training (preferred)
• Jobsite-specific and client-required training as applicable
• Arc FlashAwarenessTraining

Tools & Equipment

• Must provide andmaintaintheir own basic hand tools customary to the electrical trade
• All hand tools must be in safe working condition andcomply withcompany and jobsite safety requirements

Experience

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program
• Typically 8+ years of progressive electrical trade experience, including leadership responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work overhead asrequired
• Ability to access ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work platforms
• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying weather and site conditions
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, FR clothing, and fall protection
• Industrial and commercial construction jobsites
• Exposure to energized electrical systems, moving machinery, and jobsite hazards
• Work hours may include nights, weekends, and overtime asrequired

Supervision

• Supervises electrical crews and coordinates work activities
• Reports to the General Foreman, Superintendent, or Project Manager

Safety Expectations

• Lead by example in safe work practices and hazard awareness
• Enforce safety policies consistently and fairly
• Exercise and support stop-work authority without retaliation
• Maintain accountability for crew safety, compliance, and incident prevention

Successful performance in this role supports advancement to Electrical Superintendent (E8) based on leadership effectiveness, safety performance, and project execution.

1320 N Hillcrest Dr N
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482