Pipefitter Foreman

Refrigeration Design and Service, Inc.; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training & development

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Refrigeration Design and Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipefitter and Field Supervisor/Foreman to install large industrial refrigeration systems at client sites.

You will lead the crew, lay out pipe from engineering diagrams, and ensure work complies with IIAR piping standards and safety requirements. This role requires strong leadership, site coordination, and the ability to travel up to 10 days for out-of-town projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to properly fit up refrigeration, water, and glycol pipe.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints accurately.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD, and MS Project.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10 days for out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities

• Consult blueprints, work orders, schematics; create procedures per specs.
• Understand and interpret flow diagrams and layout drawings.
• Supervise crew and subcontractors for efficient installation.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors across project phases.
• Understand weld procedures and perform quality checks.
• Report and resolve drawing discrepancies to engineering.
• Visualize final pipe path per IIAR standards.
• Complete as-built drawings daily and submit to engineering.
• Prepare material take-offs and place orders.
• Ensure compliance with RD&S, OSHA, and client safety protocols.
• Attend safety meetings and company training; keep logs.
• Travel to job sites; stay out of town up to 10 days.

Skills

Pipefitting

Blueprints

Read schematics

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

RD&S is seeking an experienced Pipefitter and Field Supervisor/Foreman to install industrial refrigeration systems at our client locations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and have experience installing large industrial refrigeration systems. The Pipefitter Field Supervisor will lay out pipe from flow diagrams generated by the RD&S engineering department per IIAR piping standards. This person will report to the Director of Construction and manage and support other pipefitters and welders on the crew to install systems.

Job Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Consult blueprints, work orders, schematics, or instructions; create working procedure based on specifications.
• Understand and properly interpret flow diagrams and layout drawings.
• Supervise construction crew and sub-contractors for efficient installation of each project.
• Coordinate work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project.
• Understand all weld procedures used by RD&S and perform visual quality checks throughout the installation of the system.
• Report and resolve discrepancies in the drawings to RD&S engineering department and Director of Construction.
• Visualize final pipe path and layout accordingly per IIAR pipe standards.
• Complete as-built drawings daily and submit final as-builts to engineering.
• Complete material take-off and place order with proper vendors.
• Ensure all material specifications for equipment, pipe and other materials are being followed.
• Complete daily/weekly work logs.
• Travel to job sites as required; may need to stay out of town up to 10 days at a time.
• Ensure all RD&S, OSHA and client safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Attend all company sponsored functions.
• Attend company sponsored training as required.
• Attend safety and construction meetings.
• Hours: Monday-Thursday (4 10-hour days), plus voluntary overtime.

Requirements

• Ability to properly fit up refrigeration, water, and glycol pipe.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
  • Accident Hospital Indemnity
  • Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE – Disability/Veterans

RD&S is an equal opportunity employer.