Lead Mechanical Foreman - HVAC & Piping (Employee-Owned)

A/Z Corporation; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A/Z Corporation seeks a Mechanical Foreman to oversee installation and maintenance of HVAC, utility and process piping systems at project sites. You will lead pipefitters, welders and apprentices, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include layout, isometrics, on-site coordination, system testing, and timely punch-list completion. A strong background in industrial construction and SOP adherence is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage a team of pipefitters, plumbers, welders, and apprentices.
• Plan work accordingly and coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are on site as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, plans or specifications to determine work details.
• Establish work completion and punch lists per Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team leader in the execution of larger scale mechanical projects with the objective of constructing a best-in-class product.
• Ensure field installation compliance with technical specifications, approved shop drawings and submittals.
• Perform layout and develop isometric drawings for piping systems.
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments.
• Test pipe and fixtures for leaks using various methods.
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
• Supervise and participate in the installations of Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water Stream, Condensate, Compressed Air, Process Fluids, Chemical, Fuel Oil, Gasses, and related systems.
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines like pipe cutters and threading machines.
• Perform proper fit-up of pipe, fittings and flanges for open root butt welding and socket welding.
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances, or fixtures using hand or power tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Documentation

On-site coordination

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Work independently

Mentoring juniors

Education

High School Diploma

10 years field experience

State Trade License

OSHA 30 Certification

SOP knowledge

JHA development

Job description

A/Z Corporation seeks a Mechanical Foreman to oversee installation and maintenance of HVAC, utility and process piping systems at project sites. You will lead pipefitters, welders and apprentices, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include layout, isometrics, on-site coordination, system testing, and timely punch-list completion. A strong background in industrial construction and SOP adherence is required.