SIPA GENERAL FOREMAN - Austin industrial - McIntosh, Alabama

Austin Bridge & Road•McIntosh, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking an experienced SIPA General Foreman to lead, supervise, and coordinate Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting, and Abatement (SIPA) craft personnel on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. The role is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards. It is a front-line leadership position focused on workforce management, productivity, quality control, safety performance, and client satisfaction in industrial environments such as refineries, petrochemical facilities, power plants, chemical plants, manufacturing sites, and LNG facilities. The General Foreman directs SIPA Foremen, Leadmen, and craft personnel; plans daily work and crew assignments; coordinates labor, tools, equipment, and materials; and oversees scaffolding, insulation, coatings and painting, surface preparation, fireproofing, and applicable abatement work. The role reviews work packages, drawings, specifications, and plans; tracks schedules and productivity; addresses delays and deficiencies; and supports inspections and turnover documentation. The position champions safety, leads daily safety meetings and hazard reviews, investigates incidents, and ensures compliance with OSHA, client, and company requirements. It coordinates with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, quality, and client representatives; manages field communication and customer relationships; and supports cost control, workforce development, and continuous improvement. Work may take place at industrial and construction sites and may involve day or night shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, extended turnaround schedules, and travel assignments. Physical demands include working at heights and in confined spaces, climbing ladders and scaffolding, walking across project sites, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Employees may encounter weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards, and must wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
8–10 years of industrial SIPA experience.
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 verbal and written communication, reporting, and documentation skills.
Ability to interact with clients and management personnel and deliver safety and productivity meetings.
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.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including climbing, working at heights and in confined spaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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; assign crews and resources based on project priorities and workforce capabilities.
Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and development; promote teamwork and accountability.
Participate in workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and staffing needs.
Oversee scaffolding, mechanical insulation, protective coatings and painting, surface preparation, fireproofing, and applicable abatement activities.
Ensure work meets contract requirements, project specifications, schedules, and company standards.
Coordinate labor, tools, equipment, and material requirements; review work packages, drawings, specifications, and project plans.
Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules.
Champion safety expectations; conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning sessions; lead JSA 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; promote hazard identification and mitigation.
Monitor work quality, verify scaffolding installation, insulation installation, and painting and coating applications, and coordinate corrective actions for deficiencies.
Work with Quality Control personnel and client representatives; support inspections and turnover documentation.
Coordinate activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and quality departments; attend planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
Assist with work plans and execution strategies; monitor project progress and workforce productivity and identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities.
Serve as a primary field contact for client representatives, provide status updates, resolve field issues, and maintain positive customer relationships.
Monitor labor productivity and crew performance, minimize rework and material waste, track progress against schedules and budgets, and use resources efficiently.
Maintain a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity while carrying out assigned duties.