General Foreman - Austin Industrial (Artesia, NM)
About The Position
Austin Industrial is hiring a General Foreman to provide day-to-day leadership to craft crews, oversee field execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with refinery standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements. The role supports refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance activities. The position requires at least five years of industrial or refinery experience in a skilled craft trade or maintenance environment, along with at least two years of leadership or supervisory experience at the foreman level or higher. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, as are refinery or petrochemical facility experience and multi-craft or turnaround experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. Work is performed in industrial and construction environments and may involve exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The role may require working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Employees must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to meet the listed physical demands and applicable site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; Austin Industrial does not sponsor employment visas.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).
- Experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility (strongly preferred).
- Multi-craft or turnaround experience (preferred).
- Knowledge of SAP, maintenance management systems, or scheduling tools.
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 documentation, including daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and toolbox talks.
- Coach and mentor craft personnel and provide performance feedback.
- 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
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
