Industrial Mechanical Foreman — Field Lead (Overtime)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead field installation on industrial construction projects in Abernathy, TX.

This full-time, field-based role requires directing pipefitters, millwrights, welders, riggers, and subcontractor crews, translating drawings into daily execution plans, and managing labor, materials, safety, quality, and productivity on site.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial mechanical construction experience, including at least 3 years leading crews.
• Experience with piping, rotating and static equipment, structural supports, rigging, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, equipment drawings, and schedules.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ASME and API codes relevant to work.
• Strong field leadership, planning, productivity tracking, and problem-solving.
• Valid driver's license and willingness for extended shifts and travel.
• Ability to work outdoors in West Texas conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily and weekly work for crews including pipefitters, welders, riggers.
• Review drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, and equipment data before releasing work.
• Assign crew roles, set targets, and plan access and tool needs.
• Lead pre-task planning, safety analyses, toolbox talks, and hazard reviews.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and startup teams.
• Verify equipment setting, alignment, and turnover readiness.
• Ensure procedures for welding, rigging, and testing are followed.
• Track labor hours, quantities installed, and material shortages; report progress.
• Manage RFIs, redlines, and change documentation with engineering.
• Coach crew members and maintain accountability.

Skills

Industrial mechanical construction

Crew leadership

Piping

Rotating equipment

Static equipment

Hydrotesting

Mechanical completion

P&IDs & isometrics reading

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead field installation on industrial construction projects in Abernathy, TX.

This full-time, field-based role requires directing pipefitters, millwrights, welders, riggers, and subcontractor crews, translating drawings into daily execution plans, and managing labor, materials, safety, quality, and productivity on site.