Traveling Mechanical Foreman

hth companies•Fort Dodge, IA

23d

About The Position

The Mechanical Foreman oversees daily mechanical construction activities at the work site, including worker scheduling, equipment and material delivery, and project progress. The role requires familiarity with field concepts, practices, and procedures in the relevant discipline; the ability to read prints and perform takeoffs for piping, steel, and civil jobs; and the ability to schedule manpower and respond to emergency work with little or no notice. The Foreman manages field foremen and tracks job progress, while leading teams in installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Strong knowledge of conveyors and pumps is required. The role also involves setting up, operating, and maintaining welding equipment safely and servicing and repairing industrial machinery to support continuous plant production. The position supervises pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical and rigging activities; plans workforce, materials, tools, and construction equipment; monitors productivity and costs; develops solutions to routine problems; and enforces jobsite safety requirements. Work may take place in varied weather, confined spaces, and at elevated locations, and includes physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Knowledge of basic tools and their applications.
Ability to read prints and perform takeoffs for piping, steel, and civil jobs.
Ability to schedule manpower and handle emergency work with little or no notice.
Strong knowledge of conveyors and pumps.
Knowledge and experience in pipe layout and fitting.
Knowledge of welding various metals using SMAW and GTAW processes.
Ability to follow safe work procedures and directions from a manager, lead, or superintendent; clarify responsibilities when needed.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and confined spaces.
Ability to work at elevated locations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment.
Good hand-eye coordination and excellent communication skills.
Adaptability in methods used to complete tasks; willingness to learn new skills and trades and go the extra mile for the team.
Dependability, punctuality, and respect for coworkers, managers, the company, contractors, and clients.
Ability to fulfill essential job functions safely and in a consistent state of alertness.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders repetitively.
Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8 or more hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
Ability to load, unload, clean, shovel, and paint.
Ability to safely perform duties related to confined-space work.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical and rigging activities.
Assess workforce, material, tool, and construction equipment needs and arrange resources to support project requirements.
Analyze productivity trends and adjust work activities to optimize production.
Review cost reports and projections and manage job costs within the contract budget.
Develop solutions for routine problems using defined processes and experience, and develop and implement work.
Enforce jobsite safety in compliance with OSHA regulations and the Company's Safety Program.
Lay out and fit pipe, including inspecting angles and gap allowances with precision measuring instruments.
Lay out projects and execute them effectively.
Safely set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment; weld various metals using SMAW and GTAW processes.
Lead installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work.
Service and repair industrial machines to help maintain continuous plant production.
Manage field foremen and track job progress.
Perform additional duties as assigned.