General Foreman

Kelso Industries; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation & benefits

Growth opportunities

Safety culture

Descripción de la vacante

Kelso Industries in Phoenix seeks an experienced General Foreman for Process Piping / High-Purity Systems to lead self-performing field crews on mission-critical projects.

The role requires deep hands-on piping knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate welding, isometrics, and field installation while safeguarding safety and quality.

Formación

• 7+ years of commercial/industrial piping with field leadership.
• Experience with process/high-purity piping.
• Knowledge of orbital, TIG, and fusion welding.
• Experience installing stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and poly piping.
• Preferred background in advanced manufacturing or mission-critical environments.
• Experience leading self-performing piping crews.
• Ability to read drawings, PIDs, isometrics, specs.
• Strong safety, quality control, and manpower planning.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate process piping crews.
• Plan field activities to meet schedule and safety.
• Supervise installation of high-purity piping.
• Oversee orbital, TIG, and fusion welding processes.
• Read drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and specs.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, and materials with project leadership.
• Mentor foremen and craft employees.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity on site.
• Collaborate with Superintendents, PMs, and QA/QC.

Conocimientos

Field leadership

Piping installation

Read drawings

Safety emphasis

Mentoring

Herramientas

Orbital welding

TIG welding

Fusion welding

Descripción del empleo

General Foreman – Process Piping / High-Purity Systems

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Together We Build Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Advanced Mechanical is seeking an experienced Process Piping General Foreman to lead field crews supporting advanced manufacturing and mission-critical projects in the Phoenix market. This position requires significant hands-on experience with process and high-purity piping systems and the ability to lead self-performing piping crews in demanding, schedule-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process piping crews, including foremen, journeymen, welders, and apprentices.
• Plan daily and weekly field activities to meet project schedule, production, safety, and quality requirements.
• Supervise installation of high-purity and process piping systems utilizing stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and poly piping.
• Oversee orbital welding, TIG welding, fusion welding, and other specialized joining processes.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and work sequencing with project leadership.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure installations meet project specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety, QA/QC, and other trades to resolve field issues.
• Maintain a strong field presence and reinforce expectations around safety, productivity, quality, and accountability.
• Mentor foremen and craft employees while helping build a high-performing field team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial/industrial piping experience, with demonstrated field leadership experience as a General Foreman or Foreman.
• Significant experience with process piping and/or high-purity piping systems.
• Working knowledge of orbital welding, TIG welding, and fusion/fuse welding.
• Experience installing and supervising stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and poly piping systems.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, data center, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, or similar technically demanding environments strongly preferred.
• Experience leading self-performing mechanical/process piping crews strongly preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and field installation documents.
• Strong understanding of field safety, quality control, manpower planning, and production.
• Proven ability to lead crews effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

This is a field leadership position for an experienced piping professional who understands both the technical requirements of process/high-purity piping and the day-to-day execution required to keep crews productive, safe, and on schedule.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.