Pipe Foreman

About the role

Coordinates and directs the activities of craft personnel to complete construction and maintenance tasks in a timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner. Works under the direction of the General Foreman and/or Superintendent, supervising and directing the work of a group of craft or trade engaged in various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Must have a broad working knowledge of their assigned craft and have the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft being supervised.
• Demonstrate an above average knowledge of all facets of their trade and have extensive personal experience performing in the trade.
• Possess knowledge of safety procedures and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Responsible for promoting safety awareness and for enforcing safety policies.
• Develops effective work plans, giving assignments/instructions to work crews and supervises their work activity.
• Must possess ability to motivate members of work crew and ensure that the crew under their supervision completes their assigned tasks safely, skillfully, and efficiently.
• Communicates with supervisor to keep them informed on progress of work assignments and/or any new problems.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete work assignments.
• Inspects and tests or supervises inspection/testing of completed work assignments of crew, checking for compliance with project drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Prepares daily reports and maintains records and files.
• Maintains inventory of material associated with assigned work.
• Recommends promotion/demotion of subordinates and identifies training needs.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in work involving a variety of layout, installation, and construction and maintenance tasks.
• Possess valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program.
• Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education.

Physical Requirements

• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Eye-hand coordination.
• Depth perception.
• Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm's reach (far visual acuity).
• Ability to see small detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting.
• Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow workspaces.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing.
• Ability to reach below knees while standing.
• Ability to stoop or kneel.
• Ability to work 50 or more hours each week.

Cognitive Requirements

• Promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.
• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks and conducts safety meetings.
• Reading comprehension skill to understand written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs.
• Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations.
• Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with co-workers, supervisors, or other personnel.
• Ability to lead a work crew.
• Knowledge of basic electrical safety practices.
• Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making).
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment.

Temperament Attributes

• Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management.

Work Environment

Employees in this position must be able to perform under the following conditions: awkward or confining workspaces, high places, out-of-door environment, noisy environment, dirty environment, air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.).