Piping Foreman

Rockwell; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwell seeks an experienced Foreman to oversee a mechanical piping project in East Cork on a permanent, full-time basis. You will lead a team, coordinate pipe installation and fabrication, including stainless steel work, in a pharma environment.

The role requires reading drawings and adhering to safety standards on site, with responsibilities spanning inside and outside work and tool management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ supervision experience in Pharma/Life Science with strong safety/quality focus.
• 10+ years experience on mechanical/plumbing install projects.
• Level 6 QQI Certificate in Mechanical Craft Practice or equivalent plumbing/pipefitting qualification.
• Proven high level of technical knowledge with practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on site, overseeing piping installation and fabrication tasks.
• Coordinate pipe install, fabrication, isometrics, and stainless steel pipework in pharma environments.
• Oversee assembly, laying, installing and maintaining pipes on site.
• Work both inside and outside, managing tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings to guide fabrication and installation.
• Apply safety precautions and manage risks associated with tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Pipefitting

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

QQI Level 6 Mechanical Craft Practice

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Are you a Piping Foreman who is looking to be a part of delivering key projects, with a dynamic and progressive engineering company?

Rockwell are seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee an exciting mechanical engineering project in the East Cork region, on a permanent, full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role requires the successful candidate to be comfortable in leading a team,
• Coordinate pipe install and generate fabrication/install, isometrics, as well as the ability to work with stainless steel pipework, within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or processing environment.
• Oversight of the assembly, laying, installing and maintaining of pipes.
• The role requires both inside and outside work.
• Appropriate use of tools, including power tools, and equipment.
• Maintaining and checking of small tools and equipment.
• Reading and interpreting drawings.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and risks associated with tasks

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervision role working in a Pharma / Life Science environment with a strong emphasis on Safety and Quality.
• 10+ years experience working on mechanical / plumbing install projects.
• A minimum of a Level 6 QQI Certificate in Mechanical Craft Practice or an equivalent trade qualification in plumbing / pipefitting.
• Proven high level of technical knowledge with practical application

Why join Rockwell?

We provide a competitive salary that reflects your experience and qualifications. You will also have the chance to work in a vibrant and supportive setting, collaborating with experts in the field and making a positive impact on the environment. Our company prioritises work-life balance and supports your professional growth through training opportunities