Construction Site Foreman / Journeyman Electrician – Solar & Compute Infrastructure
Candidate must have a valid Journeyman Electrician license in Texas for this position.
Join a cutting-edge team that is installing an off-grid, solar-powered infrastructure site supporting modular/containerized computing and industrial equipment. Work includes site preparation and clearing, mechanical and electrical assembly, material handling, and site operations and maintenance in a renewable energy environment, within the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert.
We're seeking a high-autonomy Site Foreman Journeyman Electrician to manage and direct the day-to-day onsite execution of off-grid solar and industrial infrastructure installations in Texas. This role serves as the primary onsite field leader for assigned crews of apprentices and is responsible for directing personnel, coordinating labor and logistics, maintaining safety and quality standards, resolving routine field issues, and maintaining schedule momentum. The Site Foreman is an active field leader who maintains a strong onsite presence and may periodically assist apprentices with installation, material handling, or equipment operation when operationally necessary.
The Foreman's primary responsibility remains the management and supervision of field personnel and day-to-day site operations. As a licensed Texas Journeyman Electrician employed by Stampede Electric, LLC, the Foreman is authorized to perform and directly supervise regulated electrical work under Rodeo Electric's TDLR Electrical Contractor license, within the scope delegated by Rodeo Electric's Master Electrician of Record. The role provides local and remote leadership with confidence that field operations are progressing safely, efficiently and to required quality standards. Location: Reeves County (near Pecos, Texas) Employer: Stampede Electric, LLC, a Texas-licensed electrical contractor providing electrical installation services to the owner-developer Dune Nets, Inc. at the Reeves County site. Reports to: For licensed electrical work and TDLR compliance, the Foreman reports to Stampede Electric, LLC's Master Electrician of Record. For project schedule, scope, and milestones, Dune Nets, Inc.'s Project Manager and Site Superintendent establish overall project objectives, specifications, and major milestones as the project owner/client. Within those parameters, the Foreman independently manages daily field execution, including task sequencing, routine resource allocation, site coordination, and immediate operational problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Execution:
● Direct and manage the daily activities of assigned installation crews, maintaining productivity, quality, and morale.
● Coordinate daily task sequencing for racking, mechanical assembly, wiring, PV module placement, compute infrastructure, and site logistics.
Crew & Site Management:
● Manage daily attendance, site readiness, crew assignments, work sequencing, productivity, and quality.
● Customarily and regularly direct the work of assigned field crews; typical crews are expected to include at least four or more apprentice electrical workers.
● Assign and reassign personnel and equipment based on project priorities, staffing, site conditions, and operational needs.
● Train, coach, and evaluate field personnel and address routine performance, attendance, and conduct issues within delegated authority.
● Maintain onsite discipline around access control, work zones, safety requirements, and proprietary equipment areas.
● Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for routine field coordination and issue escalation.
● Regularly evaluate assigned personnel and provide recommendations to Stampede Electric, LLC management regarding hiring, continued employment, reassignment, advancement, discipline, and termination.
Schedule & Progress Tracking:
● Track daily installation progress against high-level project milestones.
● Identify emerging constraints (weather, access, labor, materials) and exercise field-level judgment to adjust crew assignments, sequencing, and routine resource allocation to maintain schedule momentum.
● Coordinate sequencing with owner-developer Dune Nets, Inc. project management and any other onsite subcontractors as needed; may direct regulated electrical work performed by Stampede Electric personnel, within the scope authorized by Stampede Electric's Master Electrician of Record and applicable TDLR rules.
Logistics & Materials:
● Verify inbound material deliveries against purchase orders.
● Inspect materials for damage upon arrival and ensure proper staging to minimize loss, weather exposure, or site congestion.
● Direct and coordinate material staging and movement, including the allocation and use of telehandlers and similar equipment. The Foreman may personally operate equipment when operationally necessary and properly authorized. Operational Problem Solving:
● Serve as the first line of response for onsite operational issues, including equipment downtime, site access limitations, delivery delays, labor constraints, and trade coordination challenges.
● Independently resolve routine field issues with established project parameters and promptly escalate issues requiring engineering, licensing, significant financial, contractual, or executive decisions.
● Escalate any issue involving a change to licensed electrical scope, master-electrician sign-off, or TDLR compliance to Stampede Electric, LLC's Master Electrician of Record.
Safety & Compliance:
● Enforce site-specific safety protocols, PPE requirements, and daily job hazard awareness. ● Conduct or facilitate daily tailgate meetings and ensure field personnel follow applicable Company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
● Maintain awareness of energized work zones and ensure non-licensed apprentice/support staff do not cross defined electrical boundaries reserved for licensed personnel.
Reporting & Communication:
● Provide concise daily field updates (photos and brief notes) to leadership via company approved project management tools.
● Maintain basic field documentation of work progress, personnel issues, site conditions, operational issues, and resolutions.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
● Lift and carry up to 50–75 lbs
● Stand, walk, bend, and kneel for 8–10+ hours
● Work in remote desert conditions with uneven terrain and high heat/sun/wind and weather exposure
Qualifications
● Experience: Strong construction and mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability to manage field execution, solve onsite operational problems, and maintain project momentum under changing conditions. 5+ years of experience in construction, solar, electrical, industrial infrastructure, or similar field operations is preferred, including meaningful crew-supervision experience.
● Licenses: Registered and active with state of Texas TDLR as a journeyman electrician, with no administrative violations or fines prohibiting clean employment or association with an EC firm
● Leadership: Proven ability to efficiently lead lean-sized crews (4+ workers) in remote or industrial environments.
● Equipment qualification: Experience supervising and coordinating the use of rough-terrain telehandlers, skid steers, forestry mulchers, and similar field equipment; direct operating experience strongly preferred.
● Safety: Strong working knowledge of construction safety practices; OSHA-30 preferred. ● Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with labor crews, subcontractors, leadership, and remote team members.
● Language: Bilingual English-Spanish is preferred
● Technical Comfort: Familiarity with electronic and mobile tools and software for reporting, photo documentation, and schedule tracking.
● Physical Readiness: Ability to maintain an active onsite field presence throughout the workday and periodically assist with physical field activities when operationally necessary. ● Regional Awareness: Familiarity with Texas labor markets, vendors, and climate-driven site challenges is a plus.
Other Requirements:
■ Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
■ Basic hand tools, although company-owned tools and equipment may be provided
■ Must be able and willing to properly use required PPE and follow Company safety requirements.
■ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
■ Must successfully complete Company-required pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background check, consistent with applicable law and Company policy.
Compensation
● Base Salary: $60,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience
● Bonuses: A guaranteed management bonus of $1,700/month for overseeing one base crew (four apprentice electrical workers). For each additional full crew (four workers) assigned to the Foreman beyond the first, an additional $2,200/month bonus applies, provided the additional crew(s) maintain the same productivity and quality standards as the base crew. Foremen are typically assigned not more than three crews (twelve workers); at this three crew load, total monthly bonus is $1,700 + $2,200 + $2,200 = $6,100.
● Employment Classification: Full-Time, W-2 Salaried Exempt — employed by Stampede Electric, LLC
● Benefits & Additional Compensation: Benefits eligibility and available offerings, if any, will be communicated as part of the employment offer and will be governed by applicable Stampede Electric, LLC plans and policies. Stipends may be negotiated in some circumstances.
● Project Outlook: The current Reeves County project is expected to support ongoing work for 24+ months, subject to project schedules, site conditions, and business needs. Opportunities to continue on this or future projects may be available based on individual performance and Company needs.
● Per Diems: $90/workday per diem offered for workers residing outside of the 50-mile radius of the worksite in Reeves County, and will be governed by applicable Stampede Electric, LLC plans and policies.
Schedule
This is a full-time salaried field-management position. The normal project schedule is generally 5 days per week, with start times as early as 6 AM. Because field operations vary, the Foreman is expected to work the hours reasonably necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and meet project requirements. Extended days, additional days, or weekend coverage may occasionally be required during critical installation phases, weather events, mobilizations, or project milestones.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
License/Certification:
- Journeyman Electrician License in Texas (Required)
Work Location: In person
