Pipe Foreman

Kiewit•Port Arthur, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The position coordinates people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely construction. It oversees equipment operation and maintenance, maintains production and timekeeping records, and is responsible for completing assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship. The foreman is also responsible for crew safety, communicating work plans and safety concerns, and monitoring compliance with company policies. Work takes place in a construction/industrial environment with changing outdoor weather conditions. The role may involve irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays, as well as accessing work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds.

Requirements

Experience as a Pipe Foreman in a power plant or industrial setting.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
Ability to observe and comply with all safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; access equipment or work areas may exceed 200 feet.
Ability to move and work in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas and complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Maintain accurate job quantity, productivity rate, time sheet, and daily management records.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and carrying out the sequence of activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and product.
Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor compliance with company policies by employees under the foreman’s supervision.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts as requested by project supervision and appropriate to their training and skills.