Pipefitter Foreman (Wendell, Charlotte, Elon & Surrounding Areas)

SPC Mechanical Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SPC Mechanical Corporation seeks an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to oversee field installation activities for hydronic and steam systems on industrial and commercial projects. You will supervise 2–6 pipefitters, perform hands‑on tasks such as cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing, and ensure safety and quality per job drawings and SPC procedures.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of pipefitting experience, welding credentials, and proficiency with iPads and construction software to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years industrial/commercial pipefitting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schematic form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as geometry.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead work crews in the pipefitting trade; supervise 2–6 employees.
• Ensure adherence to SPC procedures and project specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors to achieve timely, quality work.
• Provide feedback to SPC staff on project status.
• Instruct staff in hydronic pipefitting techniques and procedures.
• Pre-plan and review work on hydronic and steam/condensate systems.
• Inspect completed work for conformity with drawings.
• Operate as working crew supervisor for pipe installation and testing.
• Assist with cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of piping.

Skills

Leadership

Pipefitting

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Welding certification

iPad proficiency

Project coordination

Tools

Framing Squares

Torpedo Level

Pipe Wrench

Welding Hood

Grinder

Portaband

Laser

Job description

Job Summary

The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for overseeing field installation activities of hydronic and steam systems on industrial and commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes labor productivity, quality control, safety compliance, and effective crew leadership. The foreman coordinates closely with field supervisors and project managers, supervises a team of 2–6 pipefitters, and performs hands‑on tasks including cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of various piping systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting job‑specific drawings, managing jobsite operations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and project specifications. A minimum of 8 years of pipefitting experience, certified welding credentials, and competency with digital tools such as iPads and construction software are required.

Job Summary

The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for overseeing field installation activities of hydronic and steam systems on industrial and commercial construction projects. This role emphasizes labor productivity, quality control, safety compliance, and effective crew leadership. The foreman coordinates closely with field supervisors and project managers, supervises a team of 2–6 pipefitters, and performs hands‑on tasks including cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of various piping systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting job‑specific drawings, managing jobsite operations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and project specifications. A minimum of 8 years of pipefitting experience, certified welding credentials, and competency with digital tools such as iPads and construction software are required.

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 required by SPC; ensures pipefitting staff follow procedures and policies.
• Communicate with contractors on various projects to ensure they achieve quality work in a timely manner.
• Communicates with SPC 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 procedures and that work conforms to job documents and SPC 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. Should be proficient at assembling butt weld and socket‑weld carbon steel systems, including tack welding of the same. Skills regarding cleaning and flushing of hydronic systems are a plus.
• Repairs and replaces water, steam, air, and gas, and performs similar work expected in the pipefitting trade.
• Monitors work of crew members for adherence to plans, specifications, and SPC job‑specific drawings.
• Certified Welder
• Competent with the use of an iPad

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ industrial/commercial pipefitting experience. Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schematic form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Tools Required

• Framing Squares
• 2’and 4’ Level
• Torpedo Level
• Plumb Bob
• Pipe wrench -18” and 24”
• Pipe wrap around
• Flange line up pins
• Socket set ½” drive
• Combination wrench set 3/8 to 1¼
• Tape measure 25’ and 100’
• Hammer
• Tubing cutters
• Channellock’s
• Crescent wrench
• Allen wrenches
• Screwdrivers
• Laser -optional
• Hand torch to use with MAPP gas
• Striker and tip cleaners
• Turbo Torch Set with A/B Adapter
• Welding Hood
• Grinder
• Portaband

Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to welding arcs.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions, including wet, humid, cold, or hot environments; and vibration.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly uses hands and arms for tasks requiring handling, reaching, and coordination, and engages in a combination of standing, walking, sitting, and occasional postural movements such as bending, kneeling, crouching, or balancing. The position involves verbal communication and the ability to hear.

The employee may frequently lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally lift or move heavier items up to 100 pounds, with the ability to carry items for extended periods of time as needed.