Foreman

Bilfinger Berger SE; Charleston (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking a Foreman in the United States to supervise workers involved in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping, fixtures, and equipment for gas, steam, and industrial processing systems.

The role emphasizes directing duties, inspecting systems for specs compliance, and training new workers, with potential to supervise senior pipefitters and steam-fitters as needed. Strong safety and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• English communication skills and ability to read safety rules and write reports.
• Basic math including algebra and geometry is required.
• Ability to train workers and supervise complex piping and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Assigns workers to specific duties.
• Inspects completed systems for conformance to specs.
• Trains new workers in equipment and tool use.
• May supervise Steam-Fitter or Pipe-Fitter Supervisors.
• Maintains safety and quality during maintenance and repairs.

Skills

English speaking

Reading safety rules

Report writing

Algebra

Geometry

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

FOREMAN

Primary Purpose:

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping, fixtures, and equipment for gas, steam, hot water, fire sprinkler system, or oil heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems.

Typical Duties:

Assigns workers to specific duties. Inspects completed processing systems to determine conformance to specifications. Trains new workers in use of equipment and tools. Performs duties as described under Supervisor. May supervise workers engaged in working in high-pressure systems and be designated Steam-Fitter Supervisor. May supervise workers engaged in maintenance and repair work, and be designated Pipe-Fitter Supervisor, Maintenance; Steam-Fitter Supervisor, Maintenance.

Requirements:

• Physically, the worker must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
• Intellectually the worker must be able to apply and interpret principles of rational systems (bookkeeping, engines, electronics, building), to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• The worker must be competent in beginning algebra and geometry and should be skilled in the computation of discount, interest, profit and loss; commission, markup, and selling price; ratio, proportion; and percentage.
• The worker must be able to read safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawing and layout work.
• The worker must able to write reports and letters with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• The worker must be able to speak, using correct English before an audience with poise, voice control, and confidence.
• The amount of specific job training required to learn the techniques, information, and facility needed for average performance in this position is from 4 to 10 years.

NON-UNION

For additional information please contactAmy C Mcintosh by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.