Mechanical HVAC Foreman

Position Summary

The Mechanical HVAC Foreman will participate and oversee the installation or maintenance and inspection of HVAC, Utility and Process piping systems including Sub-Contractors.

Position Responsibilities

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Act as a team leader in the execution of mechanical work safely and with the objective of constructing a best in class product;
• Oversee and audit site safety and quality control programs;
• Ensure all site safety work permits as defined within the Project Specific Safety Program are acknowledged and adhered to;
• Cover any Sub-Contractors work that may be working under the Mechanical Division, ie: Sheet Metal, Building Controls, Insulator, etc.
• Confirm the design intent with architectural, engineering, and consultants in accordance with Standard Project Control requirements;
• Cover field trade activities in accordance with the project schedule and help with developing the three week look ahead coordination schedules with all appropriate Project Team Participants;
• Attend all trade contractor weekly coordination meetings with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer;
• Cover equipment and specialty material deliveries and staging requirements;
• Assist with coordination and scheduled shut-downs as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements;
• Support constructability and value management analysis with best industry practices;
• Assess trade contractor earned value status with Project Management Team for monthly requisitions;
• Maintain project as-built documentation and site coordination drawings;
• Establish work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs;
• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications, approved shop drawings and submittals;
• Support interface with Client Representatives on pro-active customer centric basis;
• Complete associated Superintendent project control requirements in accordance to Corporate Standard Operating Practices and Procedures;
• Support field investigation analysis for potential claim / issue resolution practices with Project Team, as required;
• Support field close-out, commissioning, and validation requirements as defined with the Project Team;
• Insure the necessary equipment and materials are always available to support the field team so as to maximize productivity;
• Supervise and participate in the installations of Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and other related systems;
• Works with materials that include carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, fiberglass, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
• Perform layout and develop isometric drawings for piping systems;
• Understand the constructability requirements for installing pre-fabricated piping systems including location of field fit welds, random spool lengths, installation logic, etc.;
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
• Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
• Perform proper fit-up of pipe, fittings and flanges for open root butt welding and socket welding;
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Insure proper site housekeeping is always maintained;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage a team of pipe fitters, plumbers, welders and apprentices;
• Experience: 10 years of Field Experience;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Competency in Permit Required Confined Space;
• Understanding and development of daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: Industrial manufacturing facilities, Power generating facilities, Chemical manufacturing, Healthcare & InstitutionalPharmaceutical facilities including GMP – Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Areas. Commercial and offices spaces.