Pipe Foreman

About the Role

The Pipe Foreman will maintain constant and clear communication with management, client, QC, and their crew on a daily basis. They are responsible for coordinating daily activities for pipe installations, alignment, layout, and welding operations. The role requires the ability to interpret blueprints/P&IDs, maintain pipe systems, and ensure daily safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Manage crew processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations issues, and employment needs.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of all pipe fitting processes.
• Tactically plan operations for scheduling workloads in crews efficiently, utilizing assets and resources to minimize cost.
• Ensure all QA/QC requirements are met on assigned projects.
• Attend and represent the company on bid walks and potential projects.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience with pipefitting processes for industrial construction, maintenance, or new construction.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must complete the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, and Client/Site-specific training.
• Obtain and maintain active status within the required drug testing program; subject to random drug screening.
• Must pass a background check.
• TWIC card is required.

Physical/Special Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Communicate by talking and hearing.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold, and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.