Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA)

Phillips Tank and Structure; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Phillips Tanks and Structure is seeking a full-time Assistant Foreman in the Signal Hill, CA area. You will assist the Foreman with coordinating projects, crews, and safety compliance on site. The role involves interacting with customers, vendors, and subcontractors and ensuring timely, accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to learn. A valid driver’s license and US work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn and pass background checks.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman in coordinating projects and crew members.
• Act as on-site contact with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Represent Phillips Tanks and Structure in a professional manner.
• Help allocate tasks based on crew skills and budgeted hours.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity on site.
• Submit accurate documentation on time and prepare daily inspections.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Punctuality

Willingness to learn

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Office

Database operations

Job description

Phillips Tanks and Structure is seeking a full‑time Assistant Foreman located in the Signal Hill, CA area.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreman in coordinating projects and crew members to provide optimum service.
• Act as the point of contact with customers, vendors, and subcontractors on site.
• Represent PTS in a professional, positive manner to customers and employees.
• Help allocate individual job tasks based on crew skill sets, budgeted hours, and job sequence.
• Facilitate harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts.
• Perform regular job‑site observations (safety and quality) to provide direction for all crew members.
• Act as an intermediary between crew members, keeping them informed of PTS policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Ensure employees follow proper safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Establish supervisor‑level understanding of all assigned projects.
• Understand and follow drawing packages.
• Mentor less experienced crew members, specifically SSI (Short Service Industry) and SSC (Short Service Company).
• Supervise and provide instruction on a variety of tasks, equipment, and tools.
• Proficiently operate all tools on the job site, including power tools, air tools, welding equipment, testing equipment, and safety equipment.
• Proficiently set up and operate weld machines, generators, and air compressors.
• Proficiently operate heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and aerial lifts.
• Possess knowledge of crane operations and use, including rigging and signaling.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of all tooling and equipment.
• Assist in receiving, inspecting, and inventorying all material.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly job site.
• Assist the Foreman with trailer inventory requirements.
• Submit accurate, neat, and orderly documentation on time (as required).
• Present the Foreman‑assigned project assignments, completed JSA, and daily equipment inspection documentation; delegate at discretion.
• Diligently complete the S309 Weekly Safety Checklist documentation for the Project Job Book and safety record.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems and suggest improvements to our systems.
• Basic computer skills—Excel, Word, Office, database operation preferred.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Physical capability to lift 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Willingness to authorize background checks.
• No criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to authorize motor‑vehicle driving‑record checks.
• Willingness to submit to pre‑hire, random, and post‑incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Welding ability is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Culture of teamwork, learning, and development.
• Paid time off (accrues immediately).
• Team members matter—they are part of our success.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.