Beech Island - 1114 - Pipefitter - Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

27d

About The Position

The Pipefitter Foreman directs and supervises the planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role plans and coordinates the work of lead workers and craft employees, motivating the crew to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The foreman must be able to perform the principal duties of the pipefitters under their supervision and maintain a thorough understanding of the assigned work scope, project plans, specifications, and schedule.

This role supports safety programs, leads daily pre-job planning and toolbox meetings, identifies and mitigates hazards, follows lockout/tagout procedures, and reports and helps investigate accidents and near misses. It coordinates work with supervisors, other crafts, and co-workers; provides on-the-job training; plans crew tasks and schedules; monitors timecards, materials, tools, equipment, and productivity; and checks work for quality and compliance. The foreman also inspects field conditions and equipment, corrects deficiencies, participates in quantity reporting, and completes craft performance reviews.

The position is based in a typical construction-site environment and may involve confined or cluttered spaces, awkward positions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, variable lighting, distracting noise, and hazardous equipment. Physical work includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, repetitive movement, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and climbing or balancing on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Shifts may be up to 12 hours of hard physical labor.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience working as a Pipefitter or in a similar craft, or a combination of work experience and training.
• Multiple years of experience as a journeyman.
• Strong working knowledge of the Pipefitter craft, including pipe-fitting techniques and methods for different types of piping systems and pipe couplings.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the crew.
• Must have all necessary tools, as listed in the Pipefitter tool list.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a supervisor.
• One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Pipefitting, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Project Supervision, or NCCER Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of piping systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Plan and coordinate the efforts of lead workers and craft employees, and motivate the crew to work safely, correctly, and efficiently.
• Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under supervision.
• Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote a goal of zero injuries, and report accidents and near misses to the supervisor.
• Participate in accident investigations and review accidents and their causes with employees.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; ensure crew members understand, participate in, and sign required safety planning tools.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate or mitigate them; respond appropriately to warnings and hazards.
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tagout procedures, and attend and follow site-specific training.
• Understand scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance reporting, and the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Create and execute a one-week schedule and set and execute crew goals based on project unit rates.
• Review crew timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally; listen to employee and supervisor concerns and recommendations, evaluate them, and implement an appropriate plan of action.
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers, and manage other crafts when requested by project supervision.
• Provide on-the-job training and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to assigned tasks.
• Plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Understand the assigned scope of work and the related project plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to crews.
• Participate in daily or weekly quantity report collection as needed.
• Ensure employees produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards; ensure correct construction procedures are followed, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards or the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
• Examine field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
• Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained, kept in good working order, and inspected daily.
• Complete craft employee performance reviews according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines and ensure subordinates are qualified for their work level.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance, varying by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Flexible work-life balance options.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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