Foreman- Oil + Gas Industry

Gas Field Specialists, Inc. is an independent gas service company with offices located in New York and Pennsylvania. Exemplary customer relationships drive our growth and prosperity. GFS is committed to working safely, having pride and integrity in all aspects of our work, and respecting all coworkers and customers. By doing so, GOAL ZERO becomes attainable. The honesty, intelligence and commitment of our people are vital to GFS's mission.  We share pride in the Company and respect each individual's contribution at every level. 

Position Summary 

The Foreman position is provides supervision and coordinates activities for design and inspection of all upstream, midstream and downstream construction projects. The Foreman position is also responsible for any project work as assigned by the Superintendent, Project Manager, or Owner. 

FLSA Status: 

Non-Exempt 

Employment Type: 

Full Time 

Principle Responsibilities/Accountabilities 

• Provides supervision and coordinates activities for design and inspection of all construction projects. 

• Primary duties include assisting with safety and environmental compliance, quality control, contractor performance, cost management, and other supervisory activities for field construction projects and contracts. 

• Implements and administers company policies and procedures as delegated by management. 

• Ensures plans and performance of various functions within the organization meet or exceed management expectations. 

• Supervises daily activities of contractors and schedules inspection requirements for field construction projects. 

• Monitors compliance of construction activities to Company policies and external regulatory requirements. 

• Assists in assembling required project documents such as specifications, drawings, payment schedules, and other business documents related to field work. 

• Coordinates and performs tasks involved with pre-project planning such as required construction documents and material procurement. 

• Regular contact with regulatory personnel. 

• Must be able to work a demanding schedule while also being on-call.  

• Reports all safety related incidents within area of responsibilities and participates in incident investigations as assigned. 

• Assembles and reviews construction documentation required for the permanent construction file. 

• Communicates with construction contractors regarding issues including safety performance, project scheduling, QA/QC, costs and environmental compliance issues. 

• Communicates construction activities to landowners as necessary for project completion. 

• Works within established organization guidelines, goals and objectives and accomplishes results through field employees and contractors. 

• Performs typical responsibilities of a supervisor requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching field employees and contractors. 

• Reviews work to ensure competency in meeting stated goals and objectives. 

• Ensures projects are completed to quality, schedule, cost requirements, and specifications. 

• Supervisory responsibilities, including but not limited to tracking attendance, time off requests,                                                                                                                                                                              performance reviews, disciplinary actions, termination.  

• Ensure the development of subordinate staff by maintaining competent levels of training. 

• Performs filing, scanning, and copying. 

• Performs other duties as required. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience using construction tools and equipment including air hammer, concrete saw, patent scaffolding, trench digging equipment, etc. 

• Working knowledge of Oil and Gas Industry. 

• Ability to keep company proprietary information confidential.  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and above average math skills.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people at different levels within the organization. 

• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills.  

• Ability to effectively supervise one or more employees.  

• Ability to work various schedules including nights/weekends and local/regional travel. 

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Essential Job Functions 

Physical Demands 

Reaching 

Yes 

Walking 

25% 

Balancing 

Yes 

Handling 

Yes 

Sitting 

25% 

Stooping 

Yes 

Fingering 

Yes 

Pulling 

 100 lbs. 

Kneeling 

Yes 

Feeling 

Yes 

Lifting 

100 lbs. 

Crouching 

Yes 

Talking or Hearing 

Yes 

Carrying 

100 lbs. 

Crawling 

Yes 

Seeing 

Yes 

Pushing 

100 lbs. 

Twisting 

Yes 

Standing  

50% 

Climbing (stairs) 

Yes 

Location of Job Activities 

Outdoors 

67-100% 

Indoors 

0-33% 

Travel Required? 

0-50% among job locations. 

Environment Condition Exposure 

Extreme heat with or without temperature changes 

Yes 

Extreme cold with or without temperature changes 

Yes 

Wet or humid 

Yes 

Noise and/or vibrations 

Yes 

Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy) 

Yes 

Explosives, burns, electrical, other 

Yes 

Atmospheric Condition Exposure 

Fumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas 

Yes 

Unprotected heights 

No 

Moving machinery 

Yes 

Operating automotive equipment 

Yes 

Operating foot controls 

Yes 

Uneven ground 

Yes 

Protective clothing 

Yes 

Work Situations 

Working with people 

Yes. Daily contact requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment. 

Repetitive and continuous duties 

Yes 

Performing under stress 

Yes 

Set limits, tolerance or standards 

Yes 

Problem solving 

Yes 

Comparing 

Yes 

Following instructions 

Yes 

Specific Educational / Vocational Requirements 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. with a minimum of 5 years industry experience with at least 3 years of Foreman experience. 

• Combination of education, experience and training may be substituted for these requirements. 

• One (1) year of the required five (5) years of experience in training, assigning, and reviewing work of lesser skilled stakeholders or have formal leadership assignments from another organization. 

Licensure And Certification 

• Valid Driver’s License. 

Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, and is regularly exposed to extreme heat or cold, or temperatures consistent with outdoor weather.  

Organizational Relationships 

Department: Construction, Production, or as Assigned 

Reports to: Superintendent, Project Manager, or as Assigned 

Supervisors: Laborer, Heavy Equipment Operator, or as Assigned 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. 
 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Gas Field Specialists, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.