Low-Voltage Foreman: Lead Installations & Fire Panel

Essel; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Essel seeks skilled technicians to lead daily installation activities for low-voltage systems in Bedford County. You will direct journeymen and helpers, interpret blueprints and wiring plans, and oversee cable routing, head-end wiring, and system trim-out.

Experience with Edwards Fire panels and life-safety systems is preferred, along with strong plotting of work sequencing and safety. You will perform or supervise Edwards Fire panel programming and system configuration, troubleshoot issues, and

Qualifications

• Strong low-voltage installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/low-voltage blueprints.
• Experience with emergency PA, fire alarm, or life-safety systems.
• Ability to lead a crew and verify work meets project specifications.
• Knowledge of cable identification, termination, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily installation activities and direct journeymen and helpers.
• Interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring plans, and installation specifications.
• Oversee cable routing, speaker installation, head-end wiring, and system trim-out.
• Perform or oversee Edwards Fire panel programming and system configuration.
• Coordinate work sequencing, lift operations, material staging, and jobsite safety.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues and verify installation quality.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and punch-list completion.

Skills

Low-voltage installation

Blueprint reading

Crew leadership

Life-safety systems

System testing

Tools

Edwards Fire panel programming

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily installation activities and direct journeymen and helpers.
• Interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, wiring plans, and installation specifications.
• Oversee cable routing, speaker installation, head-end wiring, and system trim-out.
• Perform or oversee Edwards Fire panel programming and system configuration.
• Coordinate work sequencing, lift operations, material staging, and jobsite safety.
• Troubleshoot wiring issues and verify installation quality.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, and punch-list completion.

• Strong low-voltage installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/low-voltage blueprints.
• Experience with emergency PA, fire alarm, or life-safety systems.
• Ability to lead a crew and verify work meets project specifications.
• Knowledge of cable identification, termination, and testing.

Preferred: Hands-on Edwards Fire panel programming experience, including head-end trim-out, configuration, and system testing.

Hourly Wage: $38-$40

Estimated Duration: 90 days