Foreperson

About the role

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Pay for this position is in the range of $86,940 to $108,675 and is dependent upon skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. This pay range is composed of a current base pay range of $64,400 to $80,500 with 35% supplemental pay, which is administered in accordance with NMGC's Supplemental Pay Policy.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently plans, organizes, schedules, and leads assigned crew(s) and equipment;
• Participates in the work activities of the crew;
• Schedules and coordinates daily job assignments and activities;
• Ensures a cooperative and safe work site environment, which often includes various disciplines from other departments and companies;
• Ensures that work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, OSHA, environmental, Company policy and procedures, work standards, various government agency regulations, and other related requirements;
• Ensures that employees have appropriate Operator Qualifications (OQs) for performing tasks; provides direct oversight while performing tasks; inspects weld re-qualifying;
• Anticipates and resolves difficult issues and contract disputes between the Company, customers, government officials and landowners regarding various pipelines, scheduling, and work activities;
• Under leadership review, typically conducts and inspects all types of welding, including PE, Oxy-acetylene, ARC, and stopple equipment on high-pressure and large gas transmission pipe;
• May lead or perform on-site welding, pipefitting duties, and on-the-job training, perform advanced measurement and corrosion activities (as needed by location).

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid Driver's License and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the company
• 3 years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position
• A valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) within one (1) year of hire
• Be able to obtain and maintain all applicable Operator Qualifications (OQs) and certifications within 12 months of hire or promotion.

Qualifications

• The ability to meet annual fit testing requirements for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Backhoe experience
• Steel/PE welding

Working Conditions

• Field/plant environment
• May be required to work overtime and/or on call and handle emergency response
• Work at various job sites, out of town, and/or remote locations
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and climbing
• Occasional sitting, lifting/carrying (up to 80 lbs.), reaching, handling, the use of fine dexterity, kneeling, and crouching required
• Work requires exposure to extreme heat and cold, high-pressure natural gas, blowing gas, and gas fumes
• Exposure to year-round outside weather conditions