Assistant Foreman

HMT LLC•Baytown, TX

4h•$39 - $42

About The Position

HMT, LLC is hiring an Assistant Foreman to direct personnel in the safe execution of site-specific work outlined in contract documents. The role supports the Tank Foreman in managing field crews and daily tasks, ensuring work meets HMT and customer requirements, and maintaining safety, quality, and efficient use of manpower, equipment, tools, and consumables. The Assistant Foreman completes site paperwork and required technical documentation, supports customer relations, and helps train crew members. The position requires travel 75%–100%. Work may take place at various U.S. locations, including environments with extreme temperatures, high places, confined spaces, fumes or odors, wet conditions, hazardous materials, pressurized equipment, ladders or scaffolds, and working alone. Heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks are often required; breathing equipment may be needed in confined spaces. HMT will provide adequate training and equipment.

Requirements

At least 2 years of heavy steel industry work experience; aboveground storage tank industry experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to follow written instructions and verbal directions.
Willingness to travel 75%–100%.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, carrying, pushing and pulling, and repetitive wrist and hand movements.
Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain mentally alert for the entire regular shift.
Ability to work in confined spaces, sometimes with breathing equipment, and tolerate extreme weather conditions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple jobs concurrently and help support management of up to 15 employees.
Ability to complete required safety and QA/QC paperwork without assistance.
Knowledge of automatic welding and burning equipment, including the ability to operate, repair, and train others in its use.
Ability to interpret field and fabrication drawings.
Ability to communicate by email and phone.

Responsibilities

Ensure employees work in a safe manner and environment and comply with the HMT Safety Manual and site- and customer-specific requirements.
Coordinate regularly with the Tank Foreman to understand the scope of work and raise potential problems or issues.
Ensure HMT and customer specifications, guidelines, and programs are followed and documented.
Support the Tank Foreman in managing field crews and daily work tasks.
Promote efficient use of manpower, equipment, tools, and consumables.
Ensure compliance with quality assurance and quality control requirements, including contract drawings and specifications.
Complete general site paperwork, including timesheets, time-and-materials sheets, and purchase orders.
Manage onsite customer relations.
Red-line construction drawings for approved scope changes and provide sketches of relevant existing customer equipment.
Complete required HMT data sheets, including those related to roof drain systems, suctions, and seals.
Train crew members in tank building and support the training of prospective Field Foremen.
Maintain a positive attitude with crew members.
Maintain accurate Field Progress Reports.
Provide clear and concise instructions to employees.
Complete required safety and QA/QC paperwork.