THE ROLE
Work that directly supports automated material handling projects.
This leadership role is responsible for site teams that can include industrial electricians, maintenance electricians, PLC programmers and commissioning specialists. The position combines technical electrical knowledge with planning, manpower coordination, materials, quality, safety and customer-facing site leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do
- Lead and coordinate electrical site teams through installation and turnover.
- Plan daily and near-term work, manpower and site resources.
- Coordinate inventory, materials and site logistics.
- Provide technical direction involving cable tray, motors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs and control systems.
- Monitor construction progress and participate in regular status meetings.
- Manage quality control, site deadlines and safety procedures.
- Coordinate with customers, vendors and contractors throughout the project.
- Train and guide field personnel as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
What we’re looking for
- Minimum five years of commercial or industrial electrical-construction experience in a foreman role.
- Strong knowledge of the NEC and applicable safety standards.
- Current posting lists a four-year bachelor’s degree, with construction management identified as an advantage.
- Extensive experience with cable tray, motor controls, control wiring and PLC-related industrial machinery.
- Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate fluently in English.
- Ability to operate or qualify on equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts; clean driving record required.
PROJECT ENVIRONMENT
What to expect.
Crew leadership
You are responsible for translating the project plan into coordinated field execution.
Customer interface
The role maintains professional working relationships with customers, vendors and contractors on site.
Mobility
The current ALC role description identifies travel at approximately 90–100%.
Content basis: ALC’s current Lead Electrical Foreman posting; title updated to match the approved careers-page terminology.