General Foreman - Austin Industrial (Artesia, NM)
About The Position
The General Foreman provides day-to-day leadership to craft crews, oversees field execution, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with refinery standards, Austin Industrial procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position directs craft foremen and skilled craft teams during refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance activities, coordinating labor, materials, equipment, and work sequencing to complete tasks on schedule and within scope. The role enforces safety policies and permit-to-work requirements, leads safety meetings and job hazard analyses, monitors progress, resolves issues, and ensures work quality and productivity standards are met. It collaborates with operations, planning, engineering, and contractor teams; interprets technical documents; maintains project records; and coaches and provides feedback to craft personnel. The role also ensures compliance with OSHA, refinery regulations, and applicable industry standards. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to varied weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of industrial or refinery experience in a skilled craft trade or maintenance environment.
- At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience as a Foreman or higher.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access requirements.
- Strong understanding of refinery safety practices, work permits, and hazard recognition.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, schedules, and job plans.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of SAP, maintenance management systems, or scheduling tools.
- Must meet the stated physical demands and applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility is strongly preferred.
- Multi-craft or turnaround experience is preferred.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise craft foremen and skilled craft teams during daily refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.
- Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and work sequencing to complete tasks on schedule and within scope.
- Enforce site safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work requirements; lead daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
- Monitor job progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to meet work quality and productivity standards.
- Collaborate with operations, planning, engineering, and contractor teams to support project execution.
- Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schedules, and specifications.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and toolbox talks.
- Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to craft personnel.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, refinery regulations, and applicable industry standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
