Foreman/Tank Builder

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators•North Braddock, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels. PTS is committed to its customers, focusing on good quality and on-time delivery, providing an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism. We offer a positive work culture, professional development opportunities, and intellectual satisfaction through challenging projects.

Requirements

Great communication and organization skills.
Ability to solve problems and suggest improvements to systems.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willingness to learn.
At least 18 years old.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Willingness to authorize background checks.
No criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
Willingness to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide site supervision and site-based senior leadership of a PTS construction project.
Act as point of contact with customer, vendors and subcontractors on site.
Maintain Safety, Quality and Productivity.
Understand the contract scope of work and identify field-initiated scope changes (change orders).
Provide leadership regarding Safety on the jobsite and foster a Safety Culture within the crew.
Provide leadership regarding Quality on the jobsite, eliminating rework and sloppy work.
Enhance field productivity, consistently performing projects under budget and on time.
Balance customer satisfaction with project profitability, keeping customers happy while protecting the company regarding scope changes and barrier time.
Provide craft knowledge and experience to the crew, with expertise in areas such as welding, structural erection, tank repair, new tank construction, and rigging.
Evaluate field employees, identify candidates for promotion, and provide guidance and training for their development.
Communicate employee evaluation information to Construction Managers and HR.
Assist Construction Managers and HR in recruiting field workers.
Ensure the care and maintenance of all tooling and equipment, and immediately call off equipment rentals when no longer needed.
Utilize experience and skills to identify opportunities for improvement of company practices and resources.
Represent PTS in a professional, positive light to customers and employees.
Provide a positive contribution to pre-construction planning efforts.
Communicate effectively with support staff (Design, Purchasing, PM, Admin).
Understand estimated manhours and scope on projects prior to job start and work with PM in tracking progress weekly (Field Labor Reports).
Work with Safety Specialist, Construction Administration and HR to ensure employees have necessary training and certifications (safety training, DOT, OQ, welder testing, site-specific requirements).
Complete all necessary paperwork, including daily time sheets, safety and quality audits, customer required paperwork, and equipment inspections.
Advise Project Management of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and assist in resolving them.
Provide complete, final project paperwork to the Design Group at the end of projects for the creation of the Final QC Book.