Hydro Foreman

Viewpoint, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. in Sumter, South Carolina seeks a skilled supervisor to direct welding, pipe insulation, steam fitting, cutting and brazing activities on site and in shop environments. You will analyze work orders and blueprints to plan supplies and operations.

Responsibilities include welding, machining, fabrication, rigging, crane operation, turbine assembly, and routine maintenance. 5+ years experience and CDL preferred; competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of construction experience or hydroelectric turbine related work preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with micrometers or dial indicators for precision measurement.
• Overhead crane rigging and crane operation knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, repair, dimension collection, and reassembly of components in field or shop.
• Welding, machining, and fabrication using common welding and cutting processes.
• Supervise projects on field sites or in the shop with daily reports and safety meetings.
• Perform millwright functions on project sites or in the shop.
• Perform precision measurements and rigging, crane operation, turbine assembly.
• Cavitation repairs to turbine components in various locations.
• Maintain and calibrate turbine tools and equipment.
• Inspect rigging and lifting equipment and replace as needed.

Job description

Position Description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting, and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development, along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina, with offices spanning the United States, primarily the southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Responsible for planning, allocating, managing, and assigning duties related to welding, pipe insulation, steam fitting, cutting, and brazing to subordinates and all those individuals who are appointed to carry on these tasks. Responsible for analyzing work orders and blueprints to determine the need for supplies and the sequence of operations required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the disassembly, repair, dimension collection, and reassembly of components in the field or shop.
• Perform welding, machining, and fabrication projects using common welding and cutting process and equipment.
• Perform supervisory duties on projects sites or in the shop by completing daily reports, intelex safety reports, pre task safety meetings.
• Perform millwright job functions on project sites or shop as required.
• Perform precision measurements, rigging, crane operation, turbine assembly, etc..
• Perform cavitation repairs to turbine components in shop and project sites.
• Keeps turbine tools, equipment, and trucks in working order.
• Keeps precision tools calibrated.
• Regularly inspect rigging and lifting equipment. Replace equipment as necessary.
• Unload / load trucks and deliveries to and from shop using overhead crane and forklift.
• Perform regular simple maintenance of company vehicles and trailers such as topping fluids, replacing bulbs, batteries, filters, belts etc..

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has supervisory responsibilities of HEM’s working on field or shop projects.

Position Requirements

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma/General Education Development (GED)
• 5 or more years of construction experience, hydroelectric turbine manufacturing or field service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and instructions
• Ability to measure parts and read precision tools such as micrometers or dial indicators
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric industrial tools.
• Computer Technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products
• Basic knowledge of overhead crane rigging and techniques, NCCO rigging / crane operator certifications preferred
• Experience driving and operating construction equipment such as trucks, overhead cranes, trailers, forklifts, man lifts etc. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Steel plate / pipe fabrication skills and experience in oxy fuel / plasma torch cutting, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes –Welding certifications preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.