SIPA GENERAL FOREMAN - Austin industrial - McIntosh, Alabama

Austin Careers•McIntosh, AL

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced SIPA General Foreman to lead, supervise, and coordinate scaffolding, insulation, painting, and abatement craft personnel on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. The role ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and company standards. This front-line leadership position oversees workforce management, productivity, quality control, safety performance, and client satisfaction. The General Foreman directs SIPA Foremen, Leadmen, and craft personnel; plans daily work; assigns crews and resources; and develops employees through coaching and mentoring. The position oversees SIPA activities such as scaffolding, mechanical insulation, protective coatings and painting, surface preparation, fireproofing, and applicable abatement work. It coordinates labor, tools, equipment, and materials, reviews work packages and project documents, monitors progress, and addresses potential schedule delays. The role champions safety through meetings, pre-job planning, hazard assessments, incident investigation, and enforcement of applicable OSHA, client, and company requirements. It also monitors work quality, supports inspections and turnover documentation, coordinates with operations and other project departments, and serves as a primary field contact for client representatives. The General Foreman tracks labor productivity, project progress, and resource use, and assists management with cost-saving opportunities. Assignments may be at refineries, chemical and petrochemical facilities, power plants, manufacturing sites, LNG facilities, industrial construction projects, or turnaround and shutdown projects. Schedules may include day or night shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, extended turnaround schedules, and travel assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 8–10 years of industrial SIPA experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or foreman experience.
Proven experience leading large industrial craft workforces.
Strong knowledge of scaffolding systems, industrial insulation, industrial painting and coatings, surface preparation, fireproofing systems, and industrial maintenance and construction practices.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
Effective team leadership, conflict resolution, employee motivation, and development skills.
Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with clients and management and prepare reports and documentation.
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying conditions, climb ladders and scaffolding, walk long distances, and work at heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform job duties.
Ability to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces; perform duties amid weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Craft Certification(s).
NCCER Industrial Supervisor Certification.
OSHA 30 Certification.
Scaffold Competent Person Certification.
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification.
Industrial Insulation Certification.
Experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, LNG facilities, or power generation.
TWIC Card.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise SIPA Foremen, Leadmen, and craft personnel.
Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work activities and assign crews and resources according to project priorities and workforce capabilities.
Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and employee development.
Participate in workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and staffing.
Oversee scaffolding, mechanical insulation, protective coatings and painting, surface preparation, fireproofing, and applicable abatement activities.
Coordinate labor, tools, equipment, and material requirements; review work packages, drawings, specifications, and project plans.
Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning; lead Job Safety Analysis reviews and hazard assessments.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, client safety requirements, company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, and promote hazard identification and mitigation.
Verify SIPA work quality, including scaffolding installation, insulation installation, and painting and coating applications.
Work with Quality Control personnel and client representatives to address deficiencies, support inspections, and complete turnover documentation.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and quality departments; attend planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
Assist in developing work plans and execution strategies, and monitor project progress and workforce productivity.
Serve as a primary field contact for clients, provide progress updates, maintain working relationships, and resolve field issues.
Monitor labor productivity and crew performance, minimize rework and material waste, track progress against schedules and budgets, and promote efficient resource use.
Assist management in identifying cost-saving opportunities.