Mechanical Foreman - Austin Industrial (Plaquemine, LA)

About the role

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for over 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Schedule work to meet timetables in a safe manner, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated cost.
• Maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet.
• Recruit hourly trade personnel.
• Execute "Look Ahead" schedules.
• Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources.
• Logistics planning.
• Execute project Work Plans.
• Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives.
• Train craftsmen on innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Report hourly timecards.
• Conduct preventive maintenance training for operators.
• Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and store equipment properly at the end of each day.
• Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week.
• Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.
• Inspect work in progress and ensure it is performed within established tolerances.
• Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standards are not being maintained.
• Manage the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules.
• Conduct Toolbox and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention.
• Enforce all safety regulations and company policies and be constantly alert to all safety conditions.
• Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities.
• Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner.
• Interpret company policies to workers and disseminate Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings.
• Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and record and report hours on Foreman’s Daily Control.
• Fill out Foreman’s Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.

Qualifications

• No minimum education requirements.
• 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred.
• NCCER certification.
• A Valid TWIC Card.
• A Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction and maintenance practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enforce safety regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in managing equipment and resources.
• Ability to train and coach employees.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided upon hire.