Beech Island - 1116 - Pipefitter - General Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Manage and supervise the planning, layout, installation, testing, and repair of piping systems in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of foremen and craft workers, motivating them to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The role is based in a typical construction-site environment and is considered safety sensitive.

Requirements

• Working experience as a pipefitter.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of pipe-fitting techniques and methods for different piping systems and pipe couplings.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Pipefitting certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.
• NCCER Project Supervision certification.
• NCCER Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of the workers under supervision.
• Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote zero injuries, complete and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning, identify hazards, and ensure crew members understand and participate in safety planning.
• Use the Field Process Management System (FPMS) for scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management.
• Create and execute a four-week schedule, monitor foremen’s one-week schedules, track crew goals, and make changes as needed to keep work on schedule.
• Review and approve crew timecards for accurate hours and phase coding.
• Participate in incident investigations, report accidents, help prevent future occurrences, and review incidents and causes with employees.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Communicate effectively, evaluate employee concerns and suggestions, and develop and implement appropriate plans of action.
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers.
• Ensure foremen provide on-the-job training, conduct task planning, and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Review the project master schedule and prepare and monitor progress against the Short Interval Schedule.
• Understand the scope of work, project plans, specifications, and schedule, and review these with foremen throughout assigned tasks.
• Communicate safety concerns, scope, plans, budgeted man-hours, and schedules to foremen.
• Monitor productivity, review it with foremen, and prepare complete and accurate daily reports.
• Ensure work meets quality requirements, quality-control forms are completed, and subordinate work complies with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Ensure correct construction procedures are followed, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
• Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly, kept in good working order, and inspected daily.
• Complete subordinate performance reviews according to Craft Performance Assessment guidelines and ensure foremen complete reviews of craft workers.
• Ensure subordinates are qualified to perform work appropriate to their level.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance, depending on geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Possible eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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