Pipefitter/Welder Foreman

Dubak Electrical•La Grange Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dubak Electrical Group is growing and in search of an experienced field Pipefitter/Welder Foreman. This role will be responsible for the on-site management of assigned construction projects and field personnel to ensure the scheduled completion of the project within the established budget, time and quality standards while following standard operating procedures. The Foreman will lead a team of up to three apprentices, or work alongside, or in a group of up to eight (08) peer Journeyman to plan layout, install, fabricate, weld, and repair mechanical piping systems, structural metals/systems and maximize productivity. Internal Reporting: Reports to the Senior Superintendent and Director, Mechanical Group. External Reporting: Effectively interacts with owners, clients, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others who are associated with project related activities. Depending on the foreman's level of experience, they may have 1-13 direct reports. The ideal candidate will have worked in an industrial environment and have experience with the primary job duties listed in this description. The primary job expectations will include but not be limited to: Helps to establish performance goals and reviews project documents, plans, and specifications in order to effectively direct construction activities. Apply effective and quality techniques to maximize performance. Resolves conflicts related to construction of the project as well as personnel concerns. Promote a positive team work environment. Maintains safe work practices in accordance to OSHA, Dubak Electrical, and Client Site Specific Safety Standards. Conducts a Daily Safety Huddle. Assure the Safety of ALL Dubak Electrical Employees on the project. Demonstrates proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials. Understand and coordinate installation methods of civil, mechanical, and electrical works, as to prevent physical interference of the final installed product between the three installation types. Provides technical assistance to colleagues or co-workers (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods, routing, equipment, as challenges present themselves, and as required. Working knowledge with electrical (General), mechanical (High/Expert), pipe work (High/Expert), civil work (General), welding (High/Expert), structural work (High/Expert). Works well under pressure. Ability to plan, schedule, and organize tasks in an efficient manner in order to meet deadlines. Directs and trains helpers and apprentices in proper work practices in order to meet production requirements. Ability to determine project scopes by reading and reviewing drawings. Reads and understands labels, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and written instructions accurately. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Coordinates field installations and project close-outs, as well as develops and maintains customer/client relationships. Understands Dubak Supervision, and customer’s needs through communication to provide confidence in scope and execution abilities. Primary Skill Expectations: Manage a team of journeyman and apprentices on assigned projects Prepares sketches showing location of piping, support structures, and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed piping is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring. Provides technical assistance to colleagues or co-workers (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods, routing, equipment, as challenges present themselves, and as required. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs piping, using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threader, welding equipment, and fabrication tools. Performs work at various heights, up to 90'; from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas

Requirements

Manage a craft labor team effectively and ensure a good team working environment
Lead by example
Establish and maintain positive relationships with the client
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others
Perform tasks wearing required PPE such as protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots, etc.
Willing to travel for short periods of time when needed
Availability for overtime and weekend work
Valid driver’s license
Industrial Pipefitter/Welder Foreman: 3 years (Preferred)
Completion of the Company skills assessment test and (where applicable) or equivalent certification
High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Responsibilities

on-site management of assigned construction projects
ensure the scheduled completion of the project within the established budget, time and quality standards while following standard operating procedures
plan layout, install, fabricate, weld, and repair mechanical piping systems, structural metals/systems and maximize productivity
establish performance goals and reviews project documents, plans, and specifications in order to effectively direct construction activities
resolve conflicts related to construction of the project as well as personnel concerns
Promote a positive team work environment
Maintains safe work practices in accordance to OSHA, Dubak Electrical, and Client Site Specific Safety Standards
Conducts a Daily Safety Huddle
Assure the Safety of ALL Dubak Electrical Employees on the project
Demonstrates proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials
Understand and coordinate installation methods of civil, mechanical, and electrical works, as to prevent physical interference of the final installed product between the three installation types
Provides technical assistance to colleagues or co-workers (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods, routing, equipment, as challenges present themselves, and as required.
plan, schedule, and organize tasks in an efficient manner in order to meet deadlines
Directs and trains helpers and apprentices in proper work practices in order to meet production requirements
determine project scopes by reading and reviewing drawings
Coordinates field installations and project close-outs, as well as develops and maintains customer/client relationships
Manage a team of journeyman and apprentices on assigned projects
Prepares sketches showing location of piping, support structures, and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed piping is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs piping, using such tools as hacksaw, pipe threader, welding equipment, and fabrication tools.
Performs work at various heights, up to 90'; from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, roofs, or other safe work areas

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, among many other voluntary benefit options)
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401k and Profit Sharing
Training Reimbursement Program
Positive Work/Life Balance
Opportunity for Advancement

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