Foreman

About the role

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC has immediate openings for a Foreman for various locations within the U.S. Our Team Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS) is a world leader for providing tower, vessel, and mass transfer equipment services to the refining and chemical industry.

We attained this leadership position by applying Principle Based Management®, our unique business philosophy that combines core values with a focused business approach. Integrity, compliance and customer focus are paramount to our success and KSPS' industry leading position as a specialty tower, vessel and mass transfer internals service provider has been solidified in the marketplace because, quite simply, ''we do what we say we can do''.

Unlike anyone else, KSPS has the ability to integrate people, experience, discipline, knowledge, and our unique principle based management business philosophy to deliver the best value proposition in the industry.

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of all direct specialty craftsmen on mechanical projects. Supervises the demolition, and installation of all components on towers Organizes and supervises the cutting and fitting of material in preparation for fitting and welding.

Identifies consumable and material shortages to minimize project downtime. Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records. Assists and coaches subordinate and subcontract personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards.

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of foreman experience.
• At least 3 years of previous journeyman mechanical experience.
• Must have previous experience leading teams of 10 or more.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints, ISO's, P&ID's and can utilize them to identify and properly install associated piping.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Must provide your own transportation to job locations throughout the US.
• Must meet all Company and Customer project entry requirements including training, background check, and drug test.
• Must meet all physical and work environment requirements.
• Must have current TWIC Card or ability to obtain one if required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of previous experience as a foreman.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial construction environment.
• 10+ years' experience as journeyman (mechanical).
• 2-3 years' experience in furnace/reformer tube removal and replacement
• 2-3-year experience operating tugger beam tube extractor.
• Vocational training.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, ISO's, and orthographic drawings.
• Basic Plus Orientation and Confined Space Training.
• Successful completion of a Pipe Fitter or Rigger NCCER craft assessment test.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Our benefits plan includes - medical. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.