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Electrical Foreman - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Construction is seeking Relay / Commissioning Foreman near Beaumont, TX for a direct-hire placement!

Key Responsibilities
•    Review project electrical drawings and relay settings to ensure all components are ready for commissioning.
•    Lead a team of 2-5 commissioning technicians, providing guidance, training, and technical support throughout the project.
•    Proactively resolve issues related to insufficient equipment and site materials to avoid delays and ensure smooth project execution.
•    Perform visual inspections and equipment checkouts, including the necessary electrical tests, to confirm equipment is installed and functioning correctly.
•    Execute pre-energization safety checks, including testing of electrical protective devices, to ensure compliance with safety standards.
•    Conduct functional testing of relays, RTUs, and other protection equipment to verify proper operation and integration into the system.
•    Plan and manage the commissioning activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination with other departments.
•    Travel to project sites as needed, with some trips lasting several weeks. High travel periods are planned in advance.
•    Maintain a safety-first mindset and ensure all safety protocols are followed; stop work if necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and property.

Pay: Up to $68
Per Diem: $165 / day for all 7 days
Schedule: Mon - Sun, 60h+ / week

Qualifications
•    Education: Minimum of a 2-year Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
•    Experience: 10+ years of experience in testing and commissioning electrical power systems and controls.
•    Skills:
o    Expertise in reading and interpreting electrical single-line diagrams, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
o    Extensive experience testing and commissioning protection equipment and devices (e.g., protective relays, RTUs, breakers, transformers).
o    Advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical equipment and controls during and post-energization.
o    Thorough understanding of electrical hazards (shock, arc flash) and a commitment to industry-standard safety practices.
o    Comfortable and efficient in both office and field environments.
o    Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute testing and commissioning projects.

Travel Requirements:
•    Company truck provided
•    Extensive travel is required, with some trips lasting several weeks. Travel schedules are planned in advance, with periods of high travel demand expected.

Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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