Ohmstede Ltd. Bundle Shop Foreman

EMCOR Group; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd. seeks a Bundle Shop Foreman to direct testing and assembly of components, bundles and heat exchangers. The role provides leadership of personnel and oversees equipment, production schedule and facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising workflow, enforcing procedures, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance. Experience with shell and tube exchangers and related processes is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; knowledge of metals, production and fabrication.
• 1st class boilermaker rating preferred.
• Experience with shell and tube exchangers and related equipment is a plus.
• ASME/API/TEMA knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct testing and assembly of components, bundles and heat exchangers, including repairs and rebuilds.
• Lead and supervise personnel; manage workflow and schedule.
• Ensure safety, enforce procedures, and maintain quality standards.
• Maintain documentation on subordinates and performance evaluations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

MS Office

Problem Solving

Hazard Recognition

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma

Metals Knowledge

Fabrication Knowledge

1st Class Boilermaker Rating

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a Bundle Shop Foreman to direct the testing and assembly of components, bundles and heat exchangers (including new as well as repairs and rebuilds). The Bundle Shop Foreman provides leadership of personnel and oversees equipment, the production schedule, assigned facilities and related activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accomplishes product assembly by supervising employees, planning, organizing and monitoring workflow.
• Provides results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising work; training, coaching and counseling employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing processes and procedures.
• Leads and directs employees by ensuring adherence to performance standards, recognizing accomplishments, addressing performance issues, implementing performance improvement plans, and coaching/counseling as appropriate.
• Responsible for all documentation related to managing subordinates. Including, but not limited to, recommendations for promotion or pay increases, disciplinary action and safety compliance.

• Anticipates, plans, and schedules personnel and material to meet production requirements.
• Maintains a safe work environment; ensures appropriate procedures are followed; complies with all legal regulations.
• Responsible for the layout and cutting of baffles and for the structural welding of bundles: GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW
• Manages the assembly of bundle skeletons, hanging of tube sheets, and poking and rolling of tubes.
• Directs hydrostatic testing, installation of bundles into shells, and loading of completed units onto transportation platforms (flatbed truck, train, shipping, etcetera)
• Handles personnel issues as necessary and takes corrective action within company policies.
• Assures that work is set-up and performed in a safe manner, adhering to all safety rules and methods, and avoiding all unsafe practices.
• Appraises subordinate performance and knowledge providing constructive feedback and guidance on an informal, day-to-day basis. Perform formal evaluations as scheduled.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Skills Preferred:

• Strong customer service and relationship skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, specifically the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective action and preventable measures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education:

• High school diploma, knowledge of metals, production and fabrication knowledge, 1st class boilermaker rating.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience with the manufacturing of shell and tube exchangers or a closely related industry that would directly lend itself to the individual being successful in the custom heat exchanger fabrication environment. Related industry experience could include pressure vessels, boilers or similar equipment. Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with ASME Pressure Vessel Code, TEMA and/or API is a definite plus.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift, push/pull, climb, squat, crawl, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

• Cold, hot, dusty, dirty, noisy environment.
• Exposed to normal shop hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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