Pipefitter Foreman

EmployHQ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployHQ is seeking an experienced pipefitting supervisor in North Carolina to lead field crews and drive project quality. This role manages 2–6 staff, directs work, and trains team members while ensuring adherence to safety, procedures, and project specifications on hydronic systems and piping installations.

Responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, supervising installations, and inspecting completed work for conformance to drawings and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial/commercial pipefitting experience.
• Experience with large bore carbon steel piping.
• Certification as Welder.
• Proficient with iPad and field tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipefitting crews (2–6 employees) and direct activities.
• Oversee training, planning, and assignment of work.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Skills

iPad proficiency

Education

Certified Welder

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead work crews in the pipefitting trade. Manages 2-6 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Follows all rules and procedures as required by company; ensures pipefitting staff follows procedures and policies. Communicates with contractors on various projects to ensure they achieve quality work in a timely manner. Communicates with internal staff and provides feedback to staff regarding the status of the project. Instructs pipefitting staff in the techniques and procedures employed in the hydronic pipefitting trade. Pre-plans assigns and reviews the work of the pipefitting staff engaged in the installation, modification, and/or repair of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems. Inspects work upon completion to determine that staff followed the necessary operations, and that work conforms to job documents and company job-specific drawings. Acts as a working crew supervisor in cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, pressing, grooving, mechanical joint systems, fusion systems similar to Aquatherm, assembling and installing pipe, connecting valves, and pressure testing finished work. Piping materials will include carbon steel, copper, ductile iron, and PVC.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years industrial/commercial pipefitting experience. Must have large bore carbon steel pipe experience. Certified Welder. Proficient use of iPad. Should be proficient at assembling butt weld and socket weld carbon steel systems including tack welding of same. Skills regarding cleaning and flushing of hydronic systems are a plus.