GAS Foreman

MasTec Utility Services•Houston, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Foreman leads a crew completing daily work related to installing and repairing natural gas pipelines and/or joint trench utilities for power and telephone. The role oversees crew safety and productivity, installation and pressure testing of mainline and service-line gas pipe, routine safety inspections, and documentation. The Foreman oversees the Line team and works with customers, senior management, and personnel from other departments. The position is performed in a field environment and involves coordinating construction work using open-cut or directional-drill methods, ensuring work quality and timeliness, and supporting safe, compliant project delivery. The role also involves training new hires and trainees, maintaining paperwork and payroll records, operating or transporting equipment, communicating with customers and inspectors, and cleaning up and restoring job sites.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least 10 years of experience in gas pipeline construction or maintenance, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging.
CDL Class A license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
OSHA 10 Certification.
Knowledge of gas and safe work practices involving gas.
Knowledge of customer specifications and ability to read and interpret prints.
Proficiency in all phases of line construction.
Ability to follow applicable MasTec and/or customer safety standards, procedures, and work practices, using the higher standard.
Ability to communicate with customer inspectors and provide customer service.
Experience operating heavy equipment and performing general construction.
Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and locate ground marks by color.
Vision clarity at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
Precise hand-eye coordination.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Atmos Gas.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate crew work installing natural gas pipelines using open-cut or directional-drill methods.
Obtain required licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
Oversee and ensure project work quality, standards, and timeliness.
Delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product.
Gain access to site buildings for the work crew and call in utilities at project sites.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
Complete paperwork promptly.
Train new hires and trainees in the trade.
Track employee hours and submit them for payroll on time.
Inspect existing utilities to ensure they are properly identified and exposed; verify piping installation and fusion, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to and from job sites to assist crews.
Keep jobs on schedule, clean up, and perform job restoration at completion.
Communicate with customers and inspectors.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.