Pipefitter Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Garyville, LA

About The Position

The Pipefitter Foreman oversees and directs crew members to ensure daily work is completed safely, on time, and efficiently. The role requires reading isometric drawings to determine piping and equipment locations, orientations, sizes, and diameters, and carrying out tasks 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, exercises independent judgment on daily tasks, and reports to a site General Foreman and/or Site Manager. The role involves working at heights and meeting the physical demands outlined in the posting. Respiratory protection is common and may be required.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Work at heights without fear.
Compare and distinguish differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in the field or a related area may be required.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Plan own work, delegate tasks to crew members, and use independent judgment on daily tasks.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lb, pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb, and the listed frequency demands for climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct crew members to ensure daily tasks are completed safely, timely, and efficiently.
Select pipe types and sizes and related materials and equipment according to job specifications.
Inspect worksites for obstructions and plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and conflicts with other workers’ activities.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using appropriate hand tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceilings.
Assemble and install metal or nonmetal pipes and fittings using appropriate joints and hand tools.
Secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, hangers, and hand and power tools.
Install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, controls, and piping.
Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure and observing gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
May observe production machinery for malfunctions and operate machinery to verify repairs.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
May 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 all safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.