General Pipe Foreman

Matrix Service Co; Emporia, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service, Inc. in Emporia, VA is seeking a Pipe General Foreman to oversee pipe foremen and crews, directing daily tasks, layout, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for industrial construction projects.

The role requires 10+ years in pipefitting and 5+ years in supervision, along with NCCER cert or Craft Skills Test pass, safety training, and a valid driver’s license. Candidates must pass background checks and drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years’ experience with pipefitting processes for industrial construction, maintenance or new construction.
• 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Pass Craft Skills Test at 70% or NCCER certification.
• Must understand Matrix Service policies and procedures.
• Complete Safety training and Client/Site training.
• Subject to drug testing program and random screenings.
• Must pass Background.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and pass MVR.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine scope of work (locations, quantities, material sizes).
• Manage crew processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations, and employment needs.
• Identify tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and precautions to eliminate risks.
• Illustrate knowledge of pipe fitting processes.
• Plan operations to schedule workloads efficiently using assets.
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are met on projects.
• Attend and represent the company on bid walks and potential projects.

Skills

Pipefitting

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Tools knowledge

Safety training

Drug screening

Background check

Driver's license

Education

NCCER certification

Tools

Pipe fitting tools

Job description

Matrix Service, Inc.
Emporia, VA 23847, USA

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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