Painter Foreman

S&B Houston • Deer Park, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

OVERVIEW Supervises a crew of painters, helpers and laborers in performing their craft functions. RESPONSIBILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the activities of a crew (typically 5-20 craftsmen, helpers, or laborers) in execution of craft work. Plans, schedules and supervises the work in a safe, timely and productive manner. Possesses a strong aptitude for leadership, making necessary decisions relating to the accomplishment of construction tasks. Uses good communication skills and interfaces well with other construction personnel and the client. Has the authority to administer and record reprimands and other forms of discipline or make effective recommendations with respect to such actions. Has the authority to terminate or lay-off with input from other project management personal. EDUCATION: Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years experience as a painter craftsman in refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Required to take 40 hours of Supervisor’s Academy covering leadership, characteristics of successful leaders and other leadership skills prior to undertaking foreman’s duties. Must be able to perform work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifications, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read, understand and communicate safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow and communicate instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test. Required to take Equal Opportunity Employment and Labor Relations training twice each year. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: U.S. Citizenship required TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Please use bulleted list) Coordinate assigned work with work of different crafts, departments, or other contractors. Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required. Assist in development of three-week look ahead Schedule and progress reporting. Monitor craft compliance with project safety process requirements, document and ensure corrective measures are implemented. Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule. Responsible for certain administrative duties, including timesheets for crew members, production reports and schedules. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience as a painter craftsman in refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein.
• Required to take 40 hours of Supervisor’s Academy covering leadership, characteristics of successful leaders and other leadership skills prior to undertaking foreman’s duties.
• Must be able to perform work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifications, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read, understand and communicate safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow and communicate instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.
• Required to take Equal Opportunity Employment and Labor Relations training twice each year.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must work easily and skillfully with hands; lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds; see well (either normally or with correction); hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and the various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects; climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; manuever in tight working quarters; and work outdoors in extreme weather conditions associated with refinery, chemical, or petrochemical facilities.
• Must be medically cleared for respirator usage.
• Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.
• Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any area.
• A person’s weight and tools/equipment including clothing must comply with manufacturer’s specifications and/or restrictions related to use of ladders and/or fall protection equipment.
• Must be able to climb various heights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned work with work of different crafts, departments, or other contractors.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Assist in development of three-week look ahead Schedule and progress reporting.
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety process requirements, document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Responsible for certain administrative duties, including timesheets for crew members, production reports and schedules.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed