Operator/Maintenance Foreman

Bragg Companies•Pittsburg, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bragg Companies is hiring an Operator/Maintenance Foreman for its Pittsburg, California branch. American Plant Services (APS), a Bragg Companies business, operates and maintains de-coking units, material handling, and load-out systems at petroleum refineries across the United States. This is a hands-on leadership role combining operations and maintenance work with direct crew supervision in coke handling and material operations. The foreman coordinates daily work, oversees equipment use, maintains safety and permit compliance, monitors production and housekeeping, develops team members, and serves as the designated on-shift leader with authority over operations, personnel, and safety compliance. The position requires physically demanding work in industrial environments, including operating heavy equipment, lifting materials, working outdoors in varying conditions, and maintaining active oversight of operations and crew activities. The listed hourly salary range is $40.00–$60.00, with the individual rate based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proven leadership experience in industrial operations, including directly supervising crews in high-risk environments, coordinating work activities, and working alongside team members.
Strong knowledge of LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space safety procedures.
Ability to serve as an Authorized Person responsible for issuing and managing permits.
Hands-on experience in bulk material handling operations.
Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to perform physically demanding work in industrial environments, including operating heavy equipment, lifting materials, working outdoors in varying conditions, and maintaining active, hands-on oversight of operations and crew activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced rigging and critical lifts.
Experience with refinery or petroleum coke handling.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Prior experience serving as a Permit Issuer or Authorized Person.
OSHA or MSHA certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform operations and maintenance duties while leading, directing, and supervising daily crew activities in coke handling and material operations.
Lead and coordinate daily coke handling, including loading, unloading, and material movement.
Operate and oversee heavy equipment, including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and conveyors.
Promote safety through pre-shift meetings, JSAs, and toolbox talks; identify and correct unsafe conditions, enforce safety protocols, and exercise stop-work authority when necessary.
Issue and manage LOTO, Hot Work, and Confined Space permits as an Authorized Person, and ensure compliance with regulatory and site requirements.
Monitor production output, quality standards, housekeeping, and environmental controls.
Train, mentor, and support team members to improve performance, safety awareness, and skills.
Complete and maintain operational reports, permits, and other documentation.
Serve as the designated on-shift leader with authority over operations, personnel, and safety compliance, providing continuous oversight and decision-making.