Pipefitter Foreman

Cajun Industries•St. George, LA

12d

About The Position

The Pipefitter Foreman supervises and coordinates Pipefitter workers to ensure work is performed safely, correctly, and on time. The role involves knowledge of testing piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, pneumatic and electric tools, and leak testing tubing systems. The foreman must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely operate relevant tools and equipment. Work may take place in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting. The position includes inspecting work quality, assisting workers, enforcing company policies and safety regulations, interpreting plans and specifications, laying out pipe penetrations and equipment locations, and fabricating and installing a range of piping systems and components. The foreman also assists other craft workers as needed. The job requires working in active construction environments and may involve uneven terrain, elevated or restricted-access areas, varied weather and site conditions, and physical exertion ranging from sedentary to heavy. Duties require effective communication, interpreting instructions and technical documents, applying measurements and calculations, maintaining attention to safety and detail, making sound decisions, and adapting to changing work conditions and priorities.

Requirements

Knowledge of testing piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, pneumatic and electric tools, and leak testing tubing systems.
Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate related tools and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, plans, specifications, work instructions, policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ability to fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe.
Ability to miter and fabricate pipe and prepare pipes and tubes for welding using a beveling machine.
Ability to install piping of all sizes in pipe racks and underground, as well as steam and heat tracing, valves, hangers, and supports.
Ability to perform proper bolt-up of pipe and valve flanges of various sizes.
Ability to move through active construction and project sites, including uneven terrain and varying surface conditions; access ground-level, overhead, elevated, and restricted-access work areas; and climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding safely.
Frequently handle and operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail; make timely decisions using sound judgment; and adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other site-related conditions, and in confined, restricted-access, or elevated locations when required.

Responsibilities

Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met.
Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems.
Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations.
Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and specifications.
Study specifications, plans, and drawings to determine required work aids and installation sequence.
Lay out pipe penetrations and equipment locations.
Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, and stainless steel weld pipe.
Miter and fabricate pipe.
Use a beveling machine to prepare pipes and tubes for welding.
Install piping of all sizes in pipe racks and underground.
Install valves, pipe hangers, pipe supports, steam, and heat tracing.
Perform proper bolt-up of various sizes of pipe and valve flanges.
Assist other craft workers as needed.