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Electrical Foreman

Bakersfield, California - Posted on August 14, 2026
Published By Roberto Venegas

We are seeking an experienced Carded JW Industrial Electrician Foreman to lead electrical crews on industrial projects throughout the Kern County, CA area.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong industrial electrical experience who can manage a crew, coordinate with other trades, maintain production, and ensure work is completed safely and to project specifications.

Work is Monday-Friday 7am-5pm with some Saturdays. Pay is $50-$60 an hour based on experience. This is a temp to hire opportunity.

Responsibilities
-Supervise and direct journeyman electricians, apprentices, and electrical helpers.
-Lead daily industrial electrical installation activities and coordinate manpower and materials.
-Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
-Layout and coordinate installation of conduit, cable tray, feeders, branch circuits, panels, disconnects, transformers, motors, and control systems.
-Perform and oversee electrical terminations and equipment connections.
-Troubleshoot electrical systems and assist crews with difficult technical issues.
-Coordinate work with general contractors, other trades, project management, and customers.
-Monitor job progress and maintain production schedules.
-Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed.
-Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with project requirements and applicable electrical codes.
-Enforce company and job-site safety procedures.
-Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and communicate hazards to the crew.
-Maintain accurate documentation and communicate project issues to management.
-Train, mentor, and develop less-experienced electricians and apprentices.
-Maintain a professional, organized, and productive job site.

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Qualifications
-Current Carded Journeyman Wireman (JW) credentials required.
-Significant industrial electrical experience.
-Previous electrical foreman or lead experience strongly preferred.
-Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting.
-Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, one-lines, and schematics.
-Strong conduit, cable tray, equipment installation, termination, and troubleshooting skills.
-Ability to lead a crew while remaining hands-on when needed.
-Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
-Ability to coordinate work with multiple trades and project personnel.
-Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
-Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.

Preferred Industrial Experience
-Experience with manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, machinery installation, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, instrumentation, PLC-related electrical work, and large-scale electrical installations is highly desirable.

 


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