Pipe Foreman

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. seeks a supervisor to oversee fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping and related equipment for gas, steam, hot water, and industrial systems. You will coordinate crews, review blueprints, and ensure adherence to safety and project specs.

Responsibilities include assigning duties, inspecting completed work, maintaining certifications, and guiding subordinates on job requirements while meeting schedules and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass written PF test.
• Able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor and coworkers.
• Utilize basic math, blue book and calculator for geometric problems.

Responsibilities

• Assign workers to duties and supervise compliance with specs.
• Inspect systems for conformance to specifications.
• Ensure welders are certified in procedures.
• Maintain safety conformance across crews.
• Study schedules and estimate work-hours for completion.

Skills

Read blueprints

Math calculations

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Clear communication

Team supervision

Tools

Pipe wrenches

Torches/levels

Measuring tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping, fixtures, and equipment for gas, steam, hot water, fire sprinkler system, or oil heating, cooling, lubricating, and industrial processing systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Assign workers to specific duties.
• Inspect completed processing systems to determine conformance to specifications.
• Knowledgeable of rigging systems to determine conformance to specifications.
• Knowledgeable of rigging pipe and equipment for installation.
• May supervise workers engaged in maintenance and repair work.
• Assure welders are certified in appropriate welding procedures.
• Train subordinates in job specific requirements.
• Respiratory protection is common and may be required.
• Responsible for safety conformance of all crews.
• Study construction schedule and estimates work-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work performed.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assists worker in resolution.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve project goals.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain time and productivity records.
• May inspect, estimate and requisition materials.
• Confer with other crafts to coordinate activities of crew or crews.
• Required to be skilled in the activities of the workers supervised.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties may be assigned
• Required Tool List:
• 1 each 10” & 12” Crescent Wrench
• 2 each 14” & 18” Pipe Wrenches
• 1 each Torpedo Level
• 1 each 2’ Level
• 1 each Chalk Box
• 1 set Box Wrenches up to 1 ¼”
• 1 each Channel Lock Pliers
• 1 set Allen Wrenches
• 1 each Wrap Around
• 1 each 25’ & 50’ Tape Measure
• 1 each Hammer
• 1 each Hack Saw and Blade
• 1 each Tri-Square
• 1 each Plumb Bob
• 1 each Framing Square
• 1 each Burning Glasses
• 1 each Center Punch
• 1 each Tubing Cutter
• 1 each Pipe Fitters Book and Calculator

Job Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass written PF test.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction from supervisor.
• Utilize basic math, blue book and a calculator to solve geometric problems associated with Pipe Fitting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, operate moving equipment and work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments.
• Must be willing to work outside of craft.
• Candidate may be required to pass a drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements.

Benefits

• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.