Pipefitter Foreman

Brown & Root•Garyville, LA

About The Position

The Pipefitter Foreman oversees and directs crew members to ensure daily work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time. The role involves reading isometric drawings to determine the location, orientation, size, and diameter of piping and related equipment, and performing or overseeing work involved in installing and maintaining piping systems. Work may include layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems, supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The foreman plans their own work, delegates tasks to crew members, and exercises independent judgment on daily tasks. The position reports to a site General Foreman and/or Site Manager. The work may also involve installing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, testing piping systems for leaks, welding pipe supports to structural steel, and observing or operating production machinery to identify or verify repairs. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The position has physical demands that include standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing, balancing, and other movement and handling tasks.

Requirements

Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select appropriate tools.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to compare and distinguish differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
Previous experience in the field or a related area may be required; the number of years is not specified.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to plan work, delegate tasks, and exercise independent judgment on daily tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 50 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing, balancing, and other listed physical activities.
Respiratory protection may be required.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct crew members to ensure daily tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Read isometric drawings and determine the location, orientation, size, and diameter of piping and related equipment.
Select pipe types and sizes, materials, and equipment according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related equipment.
Cut pipe with appropriate hand tools and machinery, including hacksaws, pipe cutters, cutting torches, and pipe-cutting machines.
Thread and bend pipe using threading machines and pipe-bending tools or machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal and nonmetal pipes and fittings using applicable jointing methods and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by pressurizing pipes and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machines for malfunctions and, when needed, operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.