General Foreman Pipefitter

Zachry Group; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Pipe Fitter General Foreman to lead multiple pipe crews on industrial construction projects in Texas. You will oversee layout, installation and maintenance of pipe systems, and read blueprints while coordinating materials and ensuring safety and cost control across all phases.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an industrial pipefitter with 3+ years in supervision, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to read prints and manage schedules for crews

Qualifications

• Must have industrial construction/maintenance history.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and instructions.
• Expert knowledge of pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and necessary precautions.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pipe fitting processes.
• Plan operations to schedule workloads efficiently and minimize costs.
• Manage crews regarding processes, scheduling, costs, and employee relations.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership skills

Read prints/drawings

Safety awareness

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Formal/technical education

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Pipe Fitter General Foreman will manage multiple pipe crews as they assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems in all phases of industrial new construction.

Position Summary

A Pipe Fitter General Foreman will manage multiple pipe crews as they assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems in all phases of industrial new construction.

Qualification Highlights

• Must have 5+ years working as an Industrial Pipefitter
• Must have 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must be proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
• Must have good leadership and communication skills.
• Must have experience on a new construction project.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all pipe fitting processes.
• Tactically plan operations for scheduling workloads in crews efficiently utilizing assets and resources to minimize cost.
• Manage Crews in regards to processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations issues, and employment needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge on the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for an industrial new construction plant.
• Organization and time management.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Zachry ROF’ed employee.
• Former Zachry Employee.
• Basic Computer efficiency
• Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for multiple crews that will be led by foreman. Each crew may range from 5-15 employees. Foreman of the crews will answer directly to this position.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.