Foreman

Brown & Root; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root is seeking a piping installer/foreman-like role to oversee crew activities, read isometric drawings, and guide installation and maintenance of piping systems including steam, heating, cooling and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.

The position requires coordinating tasks, cutting and threading pipes, welding supports, and ensuring safety compliance on site. Strong knowledge of pipe fabrication, layout, and fitting is essential.

Qualifications

• Reads isometric drawings to determine location, orientation, size and diameter of piping/equipment.
• Plans installation sequencing to avoid obstructions and coordinate with other workers.
• Performs fabrication, assembly, installation and maintenance of piping systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials per job specs.
• Inspects worksite for obstructions.
• Plans installation sequence to avoid conflicts with other crews.
• Cuts pipe with hacksaw, cutter, torch or pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe with threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with bending tools/machines.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets.
• Assembles and installs piping with various joint methods.
• Secures pipes using brackets, clamps and hangers.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by pressurizing and checking gauges.
• Welds pipe supports to steel members.
• Operates/monitors machinery to verify repairs.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials and tools.
• Assists in positioning and securing materials during installation.
• Performs minor maintenance and tool cleaning.
• Respiratory protection may be required.
• Adheres to all safety and project rules.

Skills

Reading drawings

Piping systems

Welding

Safe work practices

Tools

Pipe cutter

Torch

Pipe bending tools

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.