Foreman Pipe

Position Summary

A Pipe Fitter Foreman will manage a pipe crew as they assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on an industrial new‑construction plant.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 5+ years working as an Industrial Pipefitter.
• Must have 1+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must be proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Illustrate in‑depth knowledge of all pipe‑fitting processes.
• Plan operations tactically for scheduling workloads in crews, efficiently utilizing assets and resources to minimize cost.
• Manage crew regarding processes, scheduling, costs, employee‑relations issues, and employment needs.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, manufacturers’ manuals, and instructions.
• Knowledge of pipe‑fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a new‑construction plant.
• 5+ years’ experience with pipe‑fitting processes and 1+ years’ supervisory experience.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills.
• Good problem‑solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co‑workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry employee.
• Basic computer efficiency.
• Formal/technical education.

Reports To

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5‑15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeymen, helpers, and laborers.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Talk and hear to communicate.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lb.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall‑protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (heat, rain, cold, wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Required PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses/s goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi‑vis safety vests, leather gloves, and leather steel‑toed work boots.