Pipefitter Foreman - Lead Installations & Safety Champion

careers-cajunusa; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Baton Rouge is seeking a Pipefitter Foreman to supervise and coordinate pipefitting teams on site. The role requires knowledge of piping systems, rigging, tool operation, and safety practices across plant and construction settings.

The candidate will oversee execution, enforce quality standards, and collaborate with supervisors and clients to deliver projects safely and on schedule.

Qualifications

• Move through active construction environments including uneven terrain.
• Read and interpret blueprints, field installations, and specs.
• Lift or carry materials up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate with crew, supervisors, and clients.
• Understand information from written, verbal, visual sources to support safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of all work to meet standards.
• Assist workers and resolve problems.
• Interpret and enforce safety regulations.
• Read blueprints and field installations.
• Lay out pipe penetrations and equipment locations.
• Fabricate and install pipe and tubing.
• Miter and fabricate pipe.
• Use beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding.
• Install all sizes of piping in pipe racks.
• Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports.
• Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe.
• Must be able to install steam and heat tracing.
• Must be able to bolt up flange connections.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

Unknown company in Baton Rouge is seeking a Pipefitter Foreman to supervise and coordinate pipefitting teams on site. The role requires knowledge of piping systems, rigging, tool operation, and safety practices across plant and construction settings.

The candidate will oversee execution, enforce quality standards, and collaborate with supervisors and clients to deliver projects safely and on schedule.