Foreman

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks experienced pipefitter personnel to oversee crew activities and ensure safe, timely piping installations and maintenance. Applicants must read isometric drawings, determine layout, size, and orientation of piping, and install/maintain piping systems with supports and related equipment.

Responsibilities include selecting materials, planning installation sequences, cutting, threading, bending, and securing pipes, testing for leaks, and assisting with lifts.

Qualifications

• Must read isometric drawings and derive piping layout and specs.
• Plan work and select proper tools for installation and maintenance.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and safety rules.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Independent judgment on daily tasks and ability to delegate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials per job specs.
• Inspects site for obstructions and plans installation sequence.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe using appropriate tools.
• Mounts hangers/brackets and assembles piping systems with joints.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning piping and equipment.
• Tests piping systems for leaks and observes gauges.
• Loads and transports materials and tools; assists in lifting and positioning pieces.
• Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Reading isometric drawings

Piping layout

Safety compliance

Hand/eye coordination

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hacksaw

Pipe cutter

Threading machine

Pipe bending tools

Cutting torch

Welding equipment

Job description

SUMMARY
Oversees and directs crew members to ensure daily tasks are carried out in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Must be able to read isometric drawings, derive location, orientation, size and diameter of piping or other equipment and any other tasks involved in installing/maintaining piping systems. Some of these duties may include; lay outs, fabrication, assembly, installs and maintaining piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water fixtures and equipment for steam, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and production and processing systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications.
• Inspects worksite to determine presence of obstructions.
• Plans sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Cuts pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping,
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• May observe production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions. May operate machinery to verify repair.
• Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
• May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of material and work pieces during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the particular field. Will plan own work and delegate taks to crew members in order to complete taks timely, safely and efficiently. Will require independent judgement on daily tasks. Will report to a site General Foreman and/or Site Manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing F
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.