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Company Overview Rye Electric, Inc. brings engineers, tradespeople, programmers, and statisticians together to apply analytic management to electrical construction. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Foreman to lead field crews and oversee the installation, modification, and commissioning of electrical systems in industrial manufacturing facilities throughout Southern California. The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical leader with a strong background in industrial electrical installations, rigid conduit systems, process controls, equipment terminations, low-voltage systems, and industrial communications. Experience working in food and beverage, aerospace, and consumer goods manufacturing facilities is required. This individual must be capable of independently running jobs, managing crews, coordinating with general contractors, plant personnel, engineers, and other trades, and delivering safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget. Project assignments will range from small, multi-day installations through large complex projects. Key Responsibilities Field Leadership and Project Management Lead, supervise, and coordinate electrical crews on industrial and commercial construction, retrofit, expansion, and maintenance projects. Independently manage projects of varying sizes. Install and terminate power distribution systems, motor circuits, disconnects, control panels, transformers, electrical equipment, and machinery. Install and troubleshoot process control wiring, instrumentation circuits, motor controls, and industrial automation systems. Plan daily work activities, assign tasks, coordinate manpower, and ensure crews have the tools, materials, equipment, and information needed to perform efficiently. Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, equipment layouts, specifications, and control wiring diagrams. Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, facility managers, plant engineers, equipment vendors, and other trades. Monitor job progress, labor productivity, material usage, schedules, and installation quality. Inspect completed work for compliance with applicable electrical codes, approved drawings, project specifications, and company quality standards. Identify field conflicts, troubleshoot installation challenges, and communicate changes, delays, and potential cost impacts to project management. Maintain accurate daily reports, timecards, material requests, job documentation,and as-built drawings. Enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and site-specific safety procedures. Conduct jobsite safety briefings, toolbox talks, and daily work planning with assigned crews. Required Qualifications 3-4 years in a foreman role and actively running projects independently. Current, valid General Electrician Certification card from the state of California required. OSHA 30 construction safety training. Proven experience performing industrial electrical work in manufacturingfacilities. Demonstrated experience installing rigid conduit and stainless-steel conduit systems. Strong knowledge of industrial power distribution, motor controls, process controls, electrical terminations, and control wiring. Experience with low-voltage systems and industrial communications infrastructure. Proven ability to lead electrical crews and independently run projects from mobilization through completion. Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, schematics, specifications, and equipment wiring diagrams. Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to coordinate effectively with customers, plant personnel, project managers, subcontractors, and other trades. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to jobsites throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. Ability to work in active industrial facilities and adapt to changing projectschedules and customer requirements. Experience with material takeoffs, manpower planning, labor tracking, scheduling, and job cost awareness. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights on lifts, climb ladders/scaffolding, work in industrial spaces, and stand for extended periods. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with hazardous locations and knowledge of Class I, Division 1 & 2 explosion-proof wiring methods, seal-offs, and intrinsically safe systems. Proficient with construction management or asset tracking software such as Procore & Bluebeam a plus. Experience leading crews of 10+ electricians simultaneously across multiple project construction zones. Work Environment and Travel This position requires travel to customer facilities throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. Work will take place in industrial manufacturing environments, including active production facilities, equipment installation areas, and active construction sites. The position may require working indoors and outdoors, standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, working from approved elevated platforms, lifting and carrying materials within applicable safety limits, and working in industrial environments with varying temperatures and noise levels. Overtime, early starts, weekend and holiday work, and planned plant shutdowns may be required to meet project schedules and customer needs.

Pay:

$42.00 - $62.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person