GAS Foreman

MasTec Utility Services•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Gas Foreman leads a crew completing daily work involving 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 and oversees construction work using open-cut or directional-drill methods, obtains job licenses, permits, and materials, and ensures project quality and timely completion. The Foreman delegates crew tasks, provides training, conducts safety talks and inspections, tracks hours for payroll, completes paperwork, and communicates with customers and inspectors. The role may also drive, haul, or operate equipment and help keep projects on schedule through cleanup and restoration. The work takes place in a field environment and includes physically demanding tasks and exposure to a range of weather conditions.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years of gas pipeline construction or maintenance experience, 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 for handling it.
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 project-customer safety standards, procedures, and work practices, 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 locate ground marks by color.
Clarity of vision 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, including 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 the crew’s daily work installing natural gas pipelines through open-cut or directional-drill methods.
Obtain necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
Ensure project work meets quality standards and is completed to the required schedule.
Delegate daily digging and product-placement tasks to crew members.
Gain access to site buildings for the crew and call in utilities at each project site.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections.
Complete paperwork and submit employee hours for payroll on time.
Train new hires and trainees in the trade.
Inspect existing utilities to ensure they are identified and exposed properly, piping is correctly installed and fused, and work meets customer specifications and company quality standards.
Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to and from job sites to support work completion.
Keep jobs on schedule, clean up, and restore job sites at the end of work.
Communicate with customers and inspectors.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.