Commercial Electrician Foreman

Ohio Valley Electric • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Electrician Foreman will lead a team of electricians and contractors to safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and install electrical systems in a commercial environment. The Foreman ensures compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and project timelines while minimizing equipment downtime and maximizing plant reliability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school diploma or associate degree in Electrical Technology preferred.
• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial electrical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical systems up to 480V (or higher as required).
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for work orders and asset tracking.
• Proven track record of successfully managing capital projects and coordinating contractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coordinate work for electricians and apprentices performing maintenance, repair, and installation of commercial electrical systems.
• Lead electrical work on capital projects, including reading schematics, reviewing plans, and coordinating with engineers, contractors, and other trades.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as motors, drives, control panels, transformers, switchgear, and instrumentation.
• Maintain and update electrical documentation, including wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and asset records.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site-specific safety standards.
• Assist with procurement of materials and tools needed for maintenance and project work.
• Provide regular progress reports to management on maintenance performance and project status.
• Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for system upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize production disruptions during maintenance or project work.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new or modified equipment.

Benefits

• ESOP- Employee Owned Company
• Competitive pay with overtime eligibility.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, certification, and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED