Natural Gas Foreman

Whitaker Construction; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance

401K & Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Profit Sharing (Quarterly Incentive)

Referral Bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Whitaker Construction is seeking a Natural Gas Foreman to supervise a crew in the safe installation of underground natural gas utilities. You will read plans, enforce OSHA/OQ standards, and ensure quality throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires leadership, experience with heavy equipment, a Class A CDL, and reliable transportation. You will guide team members, manage schedules, and maintain documentation on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising underground natural gas utilities.
• Class A CDL required and valid Medical Card under DOT.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs for pipe layouts.
• Strong safety focus with knowledge of OSHA and OQ standards.
• Proven leadership and team mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise natural gas crew in safe installation of underground utilities.
• Prioritize safety and quality in field operations.
• Read plans to understand layout, sequencing and pipe installations.
• Maintain safe work environment and enforce safety policy.
• Lead and mentor employees; manage daily production reporting.

Skills

Safety leadership

Plan reading

Team mentoring

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

CDL Class A

DOT Medical Card

Dominion Energy qualifications

Job description

Natural Gas Foreman

JOB SUMMARY:

A Natural Gas Foreman is responsible for the safe and productive layout, assembly, and installation of underground utilities and natural gas projects for the company. This position directly supervises a crew of 2-5 employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Whitaker Construction

Whitaker, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise natural gas crew in the safe installation and assembly of all aspects of underground utilities and natural gas projects.
• Prioritize and manage safety and quality expectations in the field.
• Read and interpret plans to understand the layout, sequencing, and method of pipe installations.
• Ensure crew maintains a safe work environment that complies with OSHA/OQ standards and enforce the company safety policy.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the finished product.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and local codes.
• Responsible for adherence to established production rates and construction schedule.
• Studies project specifications with project superintendent to plan procedures for pipe installation.
• Operates assigned heavy equipment to excavate, install and backfill utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and use of specialized instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels for verification of proper grade of pipe and structure installation.
• Pre-survey job location and make calls to utility companies to locate utilities (Blue Stakes).
• Conduct jobsite orientation. Lead, train, and mentor all employees.
• Properly follows all federal, state, and company environmental policies.
• Maintain all paperwork as directed including timesheets, safety reports, as-builts, and daily production reports.
• Secure work site at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and security of equipment and materials.
• Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public, and company personnel.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising the installation of underground natural gas utilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.).
• Must have a Class A CDL.
• Must have a valid Medical Card per Department of Transportation (DOT) standard.
• Must possess current Operator Qualifications for Dominion Energy as a condition of continued employment.
• A clean driving record is required.
• Strong knowledge regarding the operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 2-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
• 401 K and Match
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Days
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.