General Foreman - Austin Industrial (Artesia, New Mexico)

Professional • Artesia, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency. General Foreman Provides day‑to‑day leadership to craft crews, oversees field execution, and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with refinery standards, Austin Industrial procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access requirements
• Experience : 5+ years of industrial or refinery experience in a skilled craft trade or maintenance environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience (Foreman or higher).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 ensure tasks are completed 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 ensure work quality and productivity standards are met.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, engineering, and contractor teams to support project execution.
• Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and toolbox talks.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to craft personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, refinery regulations, and all applicable industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees