Description

Electrical foremen typically have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

Inspecting and testing electrical equipment to ensure that it is safe and operating correctly, including light fixtures, smoke detectors, fire alarms, wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, and grounding systems
Supervising work crews in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, including installation of electrical wiring, conduits, transformers, lighting, switches, breakers, fuses, power lines, junction boxes, etc.
Coordinating the work of other contractors on site who are not directly involved in the electrical work
Recommending changes to electrical designs to ensure that they meet local codes and standards
Estimating materials needed for projects and ordering supplies from suppliers
Working with architects and designers to determine the location of electrical components within a structure
Installing electrical devices such as light fixtures, outlets, switches, circuit breakers, dimmers, smoke detectors, and security cameras
Inspecting wiring for faulty connections, shorts, or loose wires
Determining the cause of electrical problems and recommending solutions to repair them.