Job Description

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 2004, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

As a Foreman at Prime Controls, you will be responsible for leading field crews in the installation, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical components. You will coordinate with superintendents, project managers, and safety personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications and company standards.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Supervise and direct a crew of electricians and apprentices on industrial job sites, assigning daily tasks and monitoring productivity.

• Interpret and implement electrical 2D drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, and schedules

• Work with Superintendent to develop three (3) week work plans for your crew, detailing daily activities and resources needed to complete the activities per the work plan schedule.

• Coordinate material, tool, and equipment needs with the Superintendent and project coordinators.

• Perform quality inspections of installed work and coordinate corrections before inspections or walkthroughs.

• Conduct job site safety meetings and enforce compliance with safety policies

• Track daily progress and report labor hours, materials installed and impacts to planned schedule.

• Coordinate with project managers and superintendents on scheduling, materials, and change orders

• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues related to instrumentation, controls, or electrical work

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for assigned crew

• Provide hands-on assistance with installations, terminations, loop checks, and testing as needed

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 5+ years of experience in electrical, controls, or I&C field installation work with two (2) years in a lead or foreman role

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a construction or field environment

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation practices and ability to read schematic wiring diagrams.

• Proven ability to lead crews and maintain worksite productivity and safety

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with NEC and OSHA safety regulations

The Preferred

• Journeyman License, although AZ does not require.

• OSHA 30 certification

• NCCER or other industry-recognized credentials

• Experience in industrial environments, such as semiconductor, data center, water/wastewater, oil and gas, or other industrial facilities.

• Familiarity with Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and instrument installation schematics and wiring.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Stock Ownership Program

• Generous PTO

• Numerous company events

• 401k matching

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to handle tools and materials. The role may involve working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.