Pipefitter Foreman (Req #: 6537)

PALA Interstate, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Foreman/Crew Leader for piping projects. The role requires directing a crew, ensuring safety, reading isometrics, and maintaining quality through all tasks per project specs.

Responsibilities include securing permits, coordinating equipment, enforcing policies, and mentoring workers. A TWIC card and valid license are required, with NCCER piping certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in piping.
• Prior foreman/crew leader experience.
• Advanced rigging and material handling skills a plus.
• NCCER Pipefitting Certification strongly desired.
• Current, undamaged TWIC card required.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Must meet minimum qualifications per PALA's Driving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains work permit from appropriate source and performs a safety walk to verify conditions.
• Confers with supervisor if permit information is questionable and takes appropriate measures.
• Assesses need for equipment and procures equipment from appropriate personnel.
• Reads and enforces company policy and safety regulations.
• Assigns duties and oversees all work being performed.
• Completes and reviews paperwork (sign-in sheets, valve lists, MSDS, time sheets).
• Conducts toolbox safety meetings for workers.
• Resolves work-related problems.
• Trains and assists workers in performance of their duties.
• Drives company truck to transport workers to and from work site.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety leadership

Pipefitting experience

Reading drawings

Toolbox talks

Education

NCCER Pipefitting Certification

TWIC card

Driver's license

Tools

MSDS

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Category: Basic Application (PALA)

Salary Interval: Full Time

Pay Range: N/A

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PALA Interstate, LLC

Summary

Supervises and directs a group of workers on a particular construction or maintenance job following specific permit orders; completes difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision; Able to read and understand the isometric and pipe drawings; Experienced in laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining piping according to the specifications of templates, diagrams, or the particular project requirements; Competent working with a full variety of different materials and alloys; Required to maintain clean and safe work environment.

Essential Functions

1. Obtains work permit from appropriate source, reads it and performs a “job walk” to make sure working environment is safe and conditions are as outlined by the permit.
2. Confers with supervisor if permit information is questionable and appropriate measures are taken to handle the situation.
3. Assesses need for equipment and is responsible for obtaining that equipment from the appropriate personnel
4. Reads and interprets company policy to workers and enforces safety regulations.
5. Assigns duties, lines up and follows all work being performed.
6. Responsible for completion of and review of appropriate paperwork i.e., sign in/sign out sheets, valve lists, MSDS, time sheets, etc.
7. Conducts “tool box” safety meetings for workers.
8. Resolves any work-related problems.
9. Trains and assists workers in performance of their duties.
10. Drives company truck to transport workers to and from work site.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position requires supervision all craftsman and helpers in the crew who work with them to insure they work safe at all times. The Crew Leader should mentor the subordinates and teach them the correct and safe way to do the assigned task.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Minimum four (4) years’ experience in piping.
2. Prior foreman/crew leader experience.
3. Advanced rigging and material handling skills a plus.
4. NCCER Pipefitting Certification strongly desired.
5. Current, undamaged TWIC card (in hand) required.
6. Valid Driver License required.
7. Must meet minimum qualifications per PALA's Driving Policy.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High School or GED preferred but not required.
2. Trade School program preferred but not required.

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.