GAS Foreman

MasTec Inc.•Northlake, TX

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Foreman leads the crew to complete daily tasks related to the installation and repair of natural gas pipelines and/or joint trench utilities for power and telephone in a safe and correct manner. The position oversees ensuring crew safety and productivity, installing and pressure testing both mainline and service line gas pipe, as well as completing routine safety inspections and documentation. This position oversees the Line team and works with customers, senior management, and personnel from other departments. Oversee and coordinate crew work to install natural gas pipelines via open-cut or directional drill methods. Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job. Oversee, accomplish, and ensure all work quality related to each project and assume full responsibility for its standard and timeliness. Coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product. Gain entry to site buildings for work crew and call-in utilities located at each project site. Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to ensure the crews work safely. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade. Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis. Call in utilities located at each project site. Inspect existing utilities are properly identified and exposed, to ensure piping is correctly installed and fused, job meets customer specifications, and it meets company quality standards. Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work. Keep the job(s) moving on time, clean up, and perform job restoration at the end of job. Communicate with customers and inspectors. Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Requirements

A High School Degree, or equivalent
A minimum of 3 years of experience with gas pipeline construction or maintenance, with 2 years of supervisory experience
Be proficiency in fusing, tapping, pressure testing, and purging
Must have a CDL Class A license, or obtain one within 30 days of hire date
OSHA 10 Certification
Must have knowledge of gas, and how to safely work with it
Knowledge of customer's specifications, being able to read and interpret prints
Be proficiency in all phases of the line in construction
Must follow proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices according to MasTec and/or project customer, whichever standard is higher at all times
Ability to talk with customers' inspectors and have a sense of customer service
Must have experience in operating heavy equipment and general construction
Ability to visually inspect fusion or welded joints, spot utilities, and locate marks on the ground by color
Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
Precise hand-eye coordination
Ability to identify and distinguish colors
Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Atmos Gas is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate crew work to install natural gas pipelines via open-cut or directional drill methods.
Obtain all necessary licenses, permits, and materials for each job.
Oversee, accomplish, and ensure all work quality related to each project and assume full responsibility for its standard and timeliness.
Coordinate and delegate daily tasks to crew members related to digging and placing product.
Gain entry to site buildings for work crew and call-in utilities located at each project site.
Facilitate daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections to ensure the crews work safely.
Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
Train new hires and trainees to learn the trade.
Track employee hours and submit for payroll on a timely basis.
Call in utilities located at each project site.
Inspect existing utilities are properly identified and exposed, to ensure piping is correctly installed and fused, job meets customer specifications, and it meets company quality standards.
Drive, haul, and/or operate equipment to/from job sites to assist crews in completion of work.
Keep the job(s) moving on time, clean up, and perform job restoration at the end of job.
Communicate with customers and inspectors.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.