Fabrication Technician Foreman

R. F. MacDonald Co.•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The role of the Fabrication Technician Foreman position is to ensure the field personnel are operating within the guidelines and rules as established by the company. The Foreman shall promote, enforce, monitor and assist in establishing any new or current policies for the Service Department. Our expectation of the Fabrication Technician Foreman is for all the inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations performed on all boilers, pumps, and other equipment at client sites. The foreman oversees jobsites, coordinates manpower, helps process all required paperwork and work along with crew using tools when time permits or the project dictates. Be fully prepared to install the equipment called for on the job site under the RFM product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Vapor Power, Camus, Industrial Combustion, and others. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Must have strong Communication skills
Proficient in communications both verbal and written
Interpersonal Skills
Safety Focus
Critical Thinking/Evaluation
Reasoning skills
Ethical conduct & practices
Time Management
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Flexibility
Timeliness
Initiative
Change Agent
Position requires 5-10 years’ experience in the industry.
Completed High School diploma or equivalent
Two years of technical school, community college or trade school
Computer knowledge a plus.
Basic mathematics, algebra and formula knowledge are required.
A valid driver's license is required. Must be insurable with no major infractions.
Must be a team player.
Must be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers.
Must have the ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers
Must display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position.
Must be very detailed in paperwork.
Must have scheduling skills.
Must have some computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Desired: AA/BA/BS/MA degree in XX or related field, or X years related experience.
Experience with Low Emission burners and related equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits.
Keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects.
Do what it takes to make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve.
High quality build out and repairs of Skid Projects and the repair/installation of Boiler accessories and repairs.
Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control.
Attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested.
Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
Must be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company.
Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction.
Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets. Performing refractory repairs and replacement.
Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings. Along with the ability to make modifications to the equipment per these drawings.
Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes.
Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.