Ironworker Foreman

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise, specializing in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our depth of experience spans utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines. We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations, and invest in top talent to foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and provides construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years, with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide.

About the role

The Ironworker Foreman will direct and supervise a crew in planning, layout, installation, and alignment in accordance with plans, specifications, tolerances, industry standards, and codes. You will plan and coordinate the efforts of journeymen and craftsmen, motivating the crew to work safely, productively, correctly, and efficiently. You may also work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety hazards employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, warning tags, sirens).
• Understand and implement lockout/tag out procedures safely.
• Understand, train, and implement 100% tie-off/fall protection.
• Basic understanding of the MasTec Safety Manual and policies, including fall protection, confined space, LOTO, and trenching.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are performed by your crew on all equipment used that day.
• Follow the MasTec planning/JSA process for your crew; review, provide feedback, and train the crew.
• Support/perform additional safety practices: supervisor audits, craft observations, SLT meetings if requested.
• Report all safety events and near misses to your supervisor.
• Conduct effective gang box meetings, assign/align performance goals for your crew, and ensure they are “tools on” and working within 20-25 minutes of start time (10-15 minutes with the foreman and 10 minutes in the work area filling out the JSA).
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures; take corrective actions as needed.
• Follow the MasTec planning process, including 1-week look-ahead, daily goal cards, JSAs, and task planning.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all team members and your supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
• Common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully.
• Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
• Work in uncontrolled environmental conditions with constant changes in weather and site conditions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Work at heights and abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; wear and utilize all required safety equipment.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards; see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Schedule

This is a full-time position typically scheduled for 50 hours per week. The schedule is subject to project requirements. Travel is required up to 90%, with presence directly on the project site location and intermittent travel to residence of record.

Pay

$40.00/hour, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, weight management drug discount.
• Discounted national gym membership network.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.