Panel Shop Foreman (New Iberia, LA)

Tetra Tech Digital Systems; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is looking for an experienced Panel Shop Foreman in New Iberia, LA. This critical role involves supervising technicians and coordinating operations within our industrial controls panel shop to ensure project completion on time and to specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial automation and panel fabrication, along with proven leadership skills. The position offers a full-time contract, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial control panel fabrication experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a relevant environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise panel shop technicians and production personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company standards.
• Oversee assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection of control panels.

Skills

Electrical schematic interpretation

Leadership

Problem-solving

Industrial automation systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in Electrical Technology

Job description

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best‑in‑class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Panel Shop Foreman to lead daily operations within our Industrial Controls & Automation panel shop. This role is responsible for supervising technicians, coordinating production, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment while delivering projects on time and within specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise panel shop technicians and production personnel.
• Assign daily work, manage schedules, and monitor project progress.
• Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Oversee the assembly, wiring, testing, and inspection of industrial control panels.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, NEC, UL, and company standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, and field teams.
• Manage materials, inventory, and shop resources.
• Mentor employees and support training and performance development.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial control panel fabrication experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in a panel shop, electrical shop, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre‑employment screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field.
• UL 508A panel shop experience.
• Knowledge of NEC requirements.
• Experience with SCADA and process control systems.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

Location: New Iberia, LA

Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid time off
• Performance Bonus
• Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Additional Information

• Organization: 227 DSX