Pipefitter General Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Pipefitter General Foreman oversees and directs Foremen and Journeyman Pipefitters to ensure daily work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time. The role requires reading isometric drawings and determining the location, orientation, size, and diameter of piping and related equipment. Work may include laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems. The General Foreman plans their own work and delegates tasks to foremen and journeyman pipefitters. The position typically reports to a Site Manager and relies on instructions and established guidelines while applying knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

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 proper tools.
Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Previous years of experience in the field or a related area may be required.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct Foremen and Journeyman Pipefitters to ensure daily tasks are carried out safely, promptly, and efficiently.
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.
Cut, thread, and bend pipe using appropriate tools and machines.
Mount pipe hangers and brackets and secure pipes to structures using brackets, clamps, hangers, and hand or power tools.
Assemble and install metal or nonmetal pipes and fittings using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
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 monitoring gauges.
Weld pipe supports to structural steel members.
Observe production machines for malfunctions and, when applicable, 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; use respiratory protection when required.
Perform other duties as required.