GAS Foreman
About The Position
The Gas Foreman leads a crew completing daily work related to the safe and correct installation and repair of 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 coordinates crew activities, obtains required licenses, permits, and materials, and takes responsibility for project quality and timeliness. Duties also include training new hires and trainees, tracking employee hours for payroll, operating or transporting equipment, communicating with customers and inspectors, and ensuring job cleanup and restoration.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in gas pipeline construction or maintenance, including 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging.
- Must have a CDL Class A license or obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- OSHA 10 Certification.
- Knowledge of gas and how to work safely with it.
- Knowledge of customer specifications and ability to read and interpret prints.
- Proficiency in all phases of line construction.
- Must follow applicable safety standards, procedures, and work practices set by MasTec and/or the project customer, whichever is higher.
- Ability to communicate with customer inspectors and demonstrate customer service.
- Experience operating heavy equipment and performing general construction.
- Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and identify utility locate marks by color.
- Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with ability to judge distance and space relationships.
- Precise hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
- Ability to work outdoors, including in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Atmos Gas.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate crew work installing natural gas pipelines using open-cut or directional-drill methods.
- Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
- Ensure work quality and take responsibility for project standards and timeliness.
- Coordinate and delegate daily crew tasks related to digging and placing product.
- Gain entry to site buildings for the work crew and call in utilities at project sites.
- Lead daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner.
- 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 is installed and fused correctly, meets customer specifications, and meets 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
