Foreman

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP is looking for an experienced Foreman for various job locations in the U.S. This role involves planning, assigning, and supervising mechanical projects while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience as a foreman and 3 years as a journeyman mechanic, along with strong leadership skills and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of foreman experience.
• 3 years of previous journeyman mechanical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of all direct specialty craftsmen.
• Supervises installation of all components on towers.
• Prepares routine work and time reports.

Skills

Foreman experience

Mechanical experience

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication in English

Education

Vocational training

Job description

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC has immediate openings for a Foreman for various locations within the U.S.

Our Team

Koch Specialty Plant Services, LLC (KSPS) is a world leader for providing tower, vessel, and mass transfer equipment services to the refining and chemical industry. We attained this leadership position by applying Principle Based Management, our unique business philosophy that combines core values with a focused business approach. Integrity, compliance and customer focus are paramount to our success and KSPS' industry leading position as a specialty tower, vessel and mass transfer internals service provider has been solidified in the marketplace because, quite simply, "we do what we say we can do". There are many ways to define value. For KSPS, meeting our commitments and exceeding customer expectations are key measures when it comes to quantifying the true value of a deliverable. Unlike anyone else, KSPS has the ability to integrate people, experience, discipline, knowledge, and our unique principle based management business philosophy to deliver the best value proposition in the industry.

What You Will Do

• Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of all direct specialty craftsmen on mechanical projects.
• Supervises the demolition, and installation of all components on towers.
• Organizes and supervises the cutting and fitting of material in preparation for fitting and welding.
• Identifies consumable and material shortages to minimize project downtime.
• Prepares routine work and time reports and maintains standard records.
• Assists and coaches subordinate and subcontract personnel; establishes safety and work performance standards.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Must have at least 2 years of foreman experience.
• At least 3 years of previous journeyman mechanical experience.
• Must have previous experience leading teams of 10 or more.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints, ISO's, P&ID's and can utilize them to identify and properly install associated piping.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Must provide your own transportation to job locations throughout the US.
• Must meet all Company and Customer project entry requirements including training, background check, and drug test.
• Must meet all physical and work environment requirements.
• Must have current TWIC Card or ability to obtain one if required.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 5+ years of previous experience as a foreman.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial construction environment.
• 10+ years' experience as journeyman (mechanical).
• 2-3 years' experience in furnace/reformer tube removal and replacement.
• 2-3 year experience operating tugger beam tube extractor.
• Vocational training.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, ISO's, and orthographic drawings.
• Basic Plus Orientation and Confined Space Training.
• Successful completion of a Pipe Fitter or Rigger NCCER craft assessment test.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).