General Pipe Foreman

Matrix Service; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service is seeking a Pipe General Foreman to lead pipe foremen and crews on industrial construction projects. You will receive direction from the Superintendent and Site Manager and are responsible for coordinating installation, maintenance, and QA/QC of piping systems.

You will read blueprints, schedule work, manage tools and materials, assess safety risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience with pipefitting processes in industrial construction, maintenance or new construction.
• 5+ years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of the craft environment and basic hand tools.
• Must pass Craft Skills Test at 70% or NCCER certification for the craft.
• Must understand Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must complete Matrix Service Safety training and Process Safety Management training.
• Obtain and maintain active status in the required drug testing program; subject to random screenings.
• Must pass a Background check and maintain a current, valid driver's license with MVR.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope, locations, quantities, and sizes of materials.
• Supervise crews, manage scheduling, costs, employee relations, and staffing needs.
• Identify tools required for tasks and ensure their availability.
• Plan operations to optimize workloads and minimize costs using available assets.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are met on assigned projects.
• Attend and represent Matrix Service on bid walks and potential projects.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Supervisory experience

Craft environment knowledge

NCCER certification

Craft Skills Test

Company policies understanding

Safety training

Background check

Drug testing program

Valid driver's license / MVR

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Pipe General Foreman will receive direction from Superintendent and Site Manager regarding upcoming daily tasks and project progress. This role is responsible for overseeing pipe foreman while also manage pipe foreman's and crews as the assembly, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for industrial and new construction projects.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic tools
• Manage crew processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations issues, and employment needs.
• 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.
• Ensure all QA/QC requirements are met on assigned projects.
• Attend and represent the company on bid walks and potential projects.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 10+ years' experience with pipefitting processes for industrial construction, maintenance or new construction.
• 5+ years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Good understanding of the craft environment being supervised and knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or have the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Must be able to complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Obtain and maintain active status within the required drug testing program. Subject to random drug screenings.
• Must pass a Background.
• Must maintain a current, valid driver's license and pass an MVR as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL/SPECIAL 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

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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