Lead Cooling Tower Foreman – Southeast Region

OBR Cooling Towers; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plan (401(k))

Health Savings Account

Professional Development

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability & Other Insur. (

Per Diem, Mileage, & Gas Reimbursement

Job summary

OBR Cooling Towers is seeking an experienced Foreman to provide leadership and supervise crews in field cooling tower construction. The role involves scheduling, planning, coordinating, and cost control, with extensive travel based on project location.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5+ years in cooling tower construction, and at least 1 year as Foreman, plus OSHA safety training. Outdoor, weather-exposed work with lifting up to 50 lbs. is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in field cooling tower construction.
• 1+ year as Foreman in cooling tower construction.
• OSHA safety training and experience.
• Knowledge of Windows-based applications.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, compliance with OBR policies, and fair application of procedures at the worksite.
• Oversee training, productivity, and performance of crews erecting and repairing cooling towers.
• Lead cooling tower technicians to ensure tasks assigned by the Superintendent are executed safely, efficiently, on time, and to OBR quality standards.
• Occasionally manage inspections or small projects independently in the absence of Superintendents and oversee field subcontractors.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and building plans to determine materials and dimensions.
• Lead daily and weekly safety meetings; complete incident reports as required.
• Align mechanical equipment, perform piping, and assist with framework erection and material installation.
• Perform work at heights while maintaining 100% tie-off when above 4 feet.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by Supervisors and Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Reading blueprints

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-based applications

Job description

OBR Cooling Towers is seeking an experienced Foreman to provide leadership and supervise crews in field cooling tower construction. The role involves scheduling, planning, coordinating, and cost control, with extensive travel based on project location.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 5+ years in cooling tower construction, and at least 1 year as Foreman, plus OSHA safety training. Outdoor, weather-exposed work with lifting up to 50 lbs. is expected.