Pipe General Foreman

About the Role

The Pipe General Foreman will receive direction from the Superintendent and Site Manager regarding daily tasks and project progress. This role oversees pipe foremen and manages crews responsible for the assembly, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for industrial and new construction projects.

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

• 10+ years’ experience with pipefitting processes for industrial construction, maintenance, or new construction.
• 5+ 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.
• Good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must complete 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 screenings.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver’s license and pass an MVR as a condition of employment.
• TWIC card 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.