About Us

Linking Skilled Workers with Contractors Nationwide

Our Mission

We bridge the gap between skilled workers—electricians, plumbers, HVAC professionals—and employers or contractors across the country. Our platform facilitates connections, enabling projects of all sizes to find the right talent.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive directory of projects ranging from light commercial to long-term oil and gas.
  • Detailed profiles for skilled workers to showcase their expertise and find matching projects.
  • Advanced search functionalities using keywords, locations, and trade classifications.
  • Free tools and calculators for electrical and plumbing calculations.

What Makes SWForce Better Than Other Employment Sites

Unique Algorithm To Filter The Search

  • Our search algorithm will not give you stale, out of date projects, tradesmen, professionals or workers.
  • Instead of simply displaying all results, we only give you the active, most relavant items that meet your search criteria.
  • We take a unique approach to filter your search results.

Membership Tiers

For Skilled Workers (Candidates)

Free membership with access to complete profiles and project searches.

For Contractors (Clients)

  • Listing Tier: $200/month or save $400 with a annual membership. Post projects for skilled workers to find.
  • Full Featured Tier: $300/month or save $600 with a annual membership. Includes project posting and candidate search capabilities.
  • Trade Add-On: $500 per trade category.

For Agencies

  • Agency Listing Tier: $300/month or save $600 with a annual membership.
  • Agency Full Featured Tier: $500/month or save $1,000 with a annual membership.
  • Agency Trade Add-On: $1,500 per trade category.

About the Founder

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Ed Whitfield

With over two decades of experience in electrical design, project management, and industrial automation, Ed Whitfield founded this platform to streamline connections between skilled workers and contractors. As a Master Electrician licensed in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado, and a Journeyman Electrician in Iowa, Ed Whitfield brings a wealth of expertise to the industry.

Ed Whitfield has consulted and designed electrical projects encompassing medium voltage, power distribution, instrumentation, PLC controls/SCADA, low voltage networking, and communications. With a strong background in troubleshooting, configuring, and repairing instrumentation and control systems, Ed Whitfield understands the challenges faced by both workers and employers in the field.

Our Expertise

  • Design and consultation on electrical projects, including medium voltage, power distribution, and control systems.
  • Master Electrician licenses in multiple states.
  • Owner of Mid-America Communication, specializing in the latest communication technologies, fiber optics, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in maintenance inspections for switchgear, breakers, and contactors.
  • Project management for contracted electrical projects, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
  • Expertise in AutoCAD drafting for mechanical and electrical projects.
  • Proficient in PLC programming for local protection of pipelines with SCADA integration.
  • In-depth knowledge of mainline motors, electrical compliance testing, and analog instrumentation.

Free Tools and Calculators

We offer a suite of free tools for everyone to use, including:

  • Electrical calculations: voltage drop, conduit fill, grounding, and more.
  • Plumbing calculations: temperature conversion, pipe sizing, and more.

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Whether you're a skilled worker looking for your next project or a contractor seeking talent, our platform is designed to meet your needs.

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