Lead Process Piping Foreman – High-Purity Systems

Kelso Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries’ Advanced Mechanical division seeks an experienced Process Piping General Foreman to lead field crews in Phoenix, focusing on process and high‑purity piping systems. The role requires hands‑on leadership of foremen, journeymen, welders, and apprentices, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on mission‑critical projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years piping experience, familiarity with orbital, TIG, and fusion welding, and the ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial/industrial piping experience with field leadership as a General Foreman or Foreman.
• Significant experience with process piping and/or high-purity piping systems.
• Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, and field installation documents.
• Experience leading self-perform mechanical/process piping crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate process piping crews, including foremen, journeymen, welders, and apprentices.
• Plan daily and weekly field activities to meet project schedule, production, safety, and quality requirements.
• Supervise installation of high-purity and process piping systems using stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and poly piping.
• Oversee orbital welding, TIG welding, fusion welding, and other joining processes.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and work sequencing with project leadership.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure installations meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Safety, QA/QC, and other trades to resolve field issues.
• Maintain a strong field presence and reinforce safety, productivity, quality, and accountability.
• Mentor foremen and craft employees to build a high-performing field team.

Skills

Process piping

High-purity piping

Field leadership

Orbital welding

TIG welding

Fusion welding

Reading drawings

P&IDs

Isometrics

Crew supervision

Safety

Job description

Kelso Industries’ Advanced Mechanical division seeks an experienced Process Piping General Foreman to lead field crews in Phoenix, focusing on process and high‑purity piping systems. The role requires hands‑on leadership of foremen, journeymen, welders, and apprentices, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on mission‑critical projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years piping experience, familiarity with orbital, TIG, and fusion welding, and the ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, and