Instrument General Foreman- Texas City

EMCOR Group, Inc.•Santa Fe, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Rabalais I&E Constructors seeks an Instrument Foreman for our Texas City, Tx jobsites. In summary, an Instrument General Foreman must balance technical instrument expertise with construction site leadership, ensuring that all instrumentation work is completed safely, on schedule, and to the required quality standards. The Instrument General Foreman combines the leadership responsibilities of a general foreman with the technical expertise of an instrument foreman, overseeing the installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control instruments while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.

Requirements

Must be able to furnish own transportation to and from job sites or staging areas.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age.
Must not use illegal drugs or excessive alcohol and must consent to a drug and alcohol test when required.
Must be able to comply with safety standards.
Must have own hand tools.
Workers should be able to: rate information using personal judgment or standards that can be measured or checked; work within precise limits or standards of accuracy; perform a variety of duties, which may change often; use reason and logic; perform arithmetical operations rapidly and accurately; see details in objects or drawings; recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings; and picture flat objects as 3-dimensional objects.
Physically, workers must be able to: work easily and skillfully with hands; climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, and vessels; see well (naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors; reach for, handle, and grasp wires, conduit, and hand tools; bend, crouch, and work in small places; and lift and carry objects related to performing the job task.
A valid Texas Electrical Apprentice License is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license is preferred but will accept a State or Government issued Identification card.

Nice To Haves

Osha 10 a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate a team of instrument technicians, electricians, conduit fitters, and other trades, ensuring efficient utilization of manpower
Plan daily work schedules, prepare material and tool lists, and ensure all drawings, spares, and equipment are available
Liaise with supervisors, engineers, and other project managers to align work with project timelines and specifications
Act as the primary field contact for resolving technical and crew-related issues
Oversee installation of instruments and equipment in accordance with approved construction drawings and approved methods
Perform or supervise instrument calibration, loop checks, and troubleshooting to ensure systems operate correctly
Manage terminations, grounding, cable pulling, and dressing as required
Interpret P&IDs, instrument drawings, and blueprints to guide installation and maintenance
Ensure all personnel are trained in safe tool use, identify and report unsafe conditions, and take immediate action to isolate hazards
Implement and enforce safety, environmental, and quality standards; conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks
Perform and update risk assessments, and maintain a safe work environment
Prepare and submit daily work reports, including completed tasks, materials used, and any issues or delays
Maintain logs of work performed and submit progress reports to engineers
Keep accurate installation records and “as-built” drawings throughout the project
Arrange and ensure availability of all essential spares, tools, and materials
Supervise maintenance and recommend repairs to keep tools and equipment in good working order