Substation General Foreman

Tradewinds Support Partners, LLC; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewinds Support Partners, LLC is seeking a dependable Substation General Foreman to lead and coordinate multiple commercial, industrial, and specialty electrical projects, including medium and high-voltage substation work. You will oversee in-house crews and subcontractors, manage scheduling, safety, and customer communication, and ensure high standards of performance and reliability.

Travel to out-of-town project sites as required and mentor journeymen, foremen, and apprentices while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Journeyman Electrician License required or as state/project requires.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate foremen, electricians, apprentices, laborers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, manpower, equipment, materials, and project logistics.
• Work on medium/high-voltage systems (138kV, 69kV, 15kV) including installation, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Read and interpret drawings and change orders across disciplines.
• Manage daily paperwork: manpower schedules, journals, timecards, material sheets.
• Identify, track, and approve change orders and time‑and‑material work.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure NEC and NFPA compliance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and proper tool/equipment care.
• Mentor and evaluate team leads, journeymen, and apprentices.
• Communicate professionally with customers, management, vendors, and field teams.
• Participate in field work when needed while overseeing crew operations.
• Travel to out‑of‑town project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Electrician License

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Trenchers

Backhoes

Hydraulic lifts

Power tools

Job description

Substation General Foreman – Medium & High Voltage Projects

We are seeking a dependable Substation General Foreman to lead and coordinate multiple commercial, industrial, and specialty electrical projects, including medium and high‑voltage substation construction. This role oversees in‑house crews, subcontractors, scheduling, safety, and customer communication while maintaining high standards of performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate foremen, electricians, apprentices, laborers, and subcontractors

• Oversee planning, scheduling, manpower, equipment, materials, and project logistics

• Work on medium/high‑voltage systems (138kV, 69kV, 15kV) including installation, troubleshooting, and testing

• Read and interpret architectural, civil, electrical, HVAC, plumbing drawings and change orders

• Manage daily paperwork: manpower schedules, journals, timecards, material sheets

• Identify, track, and approve change orders and time‑and‑material work

• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and company safety standards

• Maintain clean, safe work areas and ensure proper tool/equipment care

• Mentor and evaluate team leads, journeymen, and apprentices

• Communicate professionally with customers, management, vendors, and field teams

• Participate in field work when needed while overseeing crew operations

• Travel to out‑of‑town project sites as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum 5 years supervisory or team‑lead experience

• Journeyman Electrician License (as required by state/project)

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Strong knowledge of medium/high‑voltage equipment and testing

• Working knowledge of NEC/NFPA codes

• Ability to operate trenchers, backhoes, hydraulic lifts, and power tools

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• OSHA 30, MEWP, and First Aid/CPR certifications (preferred; training may be provided)

• Proficiency with tablets/laptops and job‑related software

Competitive pay, long‑term projects, and leadership growth opportunities.