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in Richmond, VA
Pipe Foreman
•25 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Richmond, Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Summary/Objective:
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains commercial and industrial production. Processes piping systems while directing a field crew. Ability to interpret and follow schedules. Assists Site Superintendent with day-to-day activities of field crew. In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is that of a working foreman, responsible for directly performing a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
Essential Functions:
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Required:
Physical Demands:
Lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains commercial and industrial production. Processes piping systems while directing a field crew. Ability to interpret and follow schedules. Assists Site Superintendent with day-to-day activities of field crew. In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is that of a working foreman, responsible for directly performing a wide range of skilled construction tasks.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises field crew, subcontractor and craft activities, including determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities equipment, mechanical, scheduling and documentation
- Interprets sketches, blue prints and isometric drawings
- Oversees layout, rigging and transportation of pipe, valves and fittings
- Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions
- Works pipe crews safely and productively in an outdoor or indoor manufacturing, process facility
- Responsible for performing a wide range of skilled construction tasks
- Tracks time sheets, plan/schedule work and generate material takeoff's from plans as needed
- Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers
- Manages installation of pipe systems and related materials and equipment, such as supports and hangers, according to job specifications
- Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
- Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies
- Comfortable working at heights
- Performs other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
Required:
- 3-5 years as a Pipe General Foreman and/or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- 10 years pipe fitting experience
- Ability to successfully supervise large crews (20+)
- Capable of reading/understanding drawings & P&ID's
- Must be able to use a computer for access to project models and electronic drawings
- Knowledge to field measure/layout of pipe systems in the field
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights
Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
- While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
- May require travel