Boilermaker Foreman

Matrix Service•Clarksville, AR

30d•$48 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

Works under the direction of a general foreman and upper management. Responsible for Planning work schedules and match crew members to appropriate jobs based on skill. Must possess a high level of skills in industrial, maintenance, turnaround, data centers construction / or mechanical environment. Also, must be able to lay-out, fabricate, assemble, bolt-up, flanges, valves, erect or make repairs for all types of structural, boiler and plate work.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of four (4) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience
Must have a general knowledge of power and hand tools
Must be able to pass the Boilermaker Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft
Must Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the approved drug testing program
Must maintain a current, valid driver's license and pass an MVR as a condition of employment
Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training
Must be willing to work overtime
Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
Must be able to work at elevated heights from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms
Must be able to perform work, including frequent bending, kneeling, crouching and stooping and occasional climbing onto equipment
Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots
Must have a Valid driver's License
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Plans work schedules and match crew members to appropriate jobs based on skill
Monitors daily output, record hours, and report project status back to management
Comprehend and execute work assignments across shop and field environments
Guides apprentices and journeymen on proper technique and trade practices
Leads toolbox talks, inspect gear, and scan the job site for active hazards
Ensures all work follows strict industrial standards, such as ASME codes for pressure parts
Oversee high-risk tasks often performed at great heights or inside confined spaces
Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics and determine corresponding tools and material needs for operational workflows
Must be able to select materials according to suitability for job engineering standards
Must be able to layout, plate work, pressure vessels, and miscellaneous fabrication
Must be able to use straightedges, trammels, dividers, squares, tapes, shop Power tools, use of geometry to locate lines, centers, angles, bends and radii, make allowances for shrinkage, expansion, load and stress as identified by design engineer
Must be able to do field sketches and measurements on repair and construction jobs
Must be able to operate shop machines such as pantograph, bending rolls, plate shear, punch press, to fabricate parts
Must know and able to use wrenches, pneumatic hammer, dolly, portable drills, reamers, grinders and torch for fitting and bolting assemblies
Must be proficient in connecting and securing structural steel (beams, plates, channels, angles) via bolting or alternative fastening techniques
Must be proficient in operating manual and mechanical lifting equipment, including block and tackle systems, hoists, and winches, to safely position heavy assemblies
Must be able to dismantle, install, repair, and erect fabricated steel structures for boiler and pressure vessel projects
Inspect and perform hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure tests on boiler tubes and pressure vessels.
Perform full-lifecycle heat exchanger services, including inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair.
Execute rigging tasks and direct crane operators using standard OSHA-compliant hand signals.
Proficiency with standard shop equipment, including rolls, shears, drill presses, and band saws.
Must be able to identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards