Industrial Foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise industrial crews on active construction projects
• Coordinate daily crew activities, productivity goals, manpower needs, and equipment
• Oversee installation of process piping systems, utility piping systems, stainless steel piping systems, carbon steel piping systems, valves and instrumentation, mechanical equipment, and pipe supports and pipe racks
• Perform and oversee fitting, threading, grooving, welding coordination, and pipe layout and installation
• Read and interpret plans, elevations, sections, details, PDS’s, P&ID’s, ISO drawings, and mechanical and structural drawings
• Ensure piping systems and equipment installations meet project specifications, tolerances, and quality standards
• Coordinate material staging, tooling, welding consumables, and equipment needed for daily operations
• Conduct/Complete and enforce daily JSAs, safety meetings, hot work procedures, confined space procedures, and company safety policies
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe work areas
• Train and mentor Pipe Fitters, Welders, Operators, and Laborers
• Communicate work expectations and production goals clearly to crews
• Enforce company policies, attendance expectations, and professional conduct standards
• Aid with deliveries, material coordination, project logistics, and scheduling needs
• Support shutdown work, emergency repairs, and schedule-driven industrial projects when necessary

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial construction or maintenance experience preferred
• Previous experience as a Pipe Fitter, Welder, or lead industrial crew member preferred
• Strong understanding of process piping systems, utility piping systems, mechanical construction practices, welding operations, and industrial project sequencing
• Experience with stainless steel piping systems, carbon steel piping systems, valve and instrumentation installation, and pipe rack installation
• Experience working in industrial environments including food processing facilities, agricultural processing facilities, and water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Ability to read and interpret prints and construction drawings, P&ID’s, ISO drawings technical manuals, manufacturer installation instructions, weld symbols and weld procedures, and mechanical and structural drawings
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, RP Constructors procedures, and industrial construction safety practices
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and RP Constructors personnel
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of computer systems and software applications necessary to complete assigned duties
• Valid driver’s license required
• Equipment operation experience preferred