Pipefitter Superintendent

Faith Technologies Inc; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. in Opelika, AL is seeking a seasoned Pipefitter Foreman to lead production teams in fabrication, welding and assembly. The role emphasizes safety, quality, meeting schedules and developing frontline leaders across multiple shifts.

You will coordinate labor, equipment, and materials, and work with Operations, Quality, Safety and Maintenance to remove roadblocks. The position requires 8+ years in related trades, 3+ years in leadership, and a proactive, problem-solving

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years in pipe fabrication, mechanical construction, welding, manufacturing, or related industrial trades preferred.
• 3+ years leading foremen and production teams preferred.
• Experience reading fabrication drawings, BIM spool sheets, and production documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop pipefitter foremen and production teams with focus on safety, quality, schedule.
• Plan labor, equipment, materials, and priorities to meet commitments.
• Monitor performance, material flow, quality, and capacity; coordinate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Quality, and Safety to improve readiness and execution.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, 5S and continuous improvement through visible leadership.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Lean / 5S

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And — as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” — is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in pipe fabrication, mechanical construction, welding, manufacturing, or related industrial trades preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing foremen, supervisors, crew leaders, or production teams preferred.
• Experience in fabrication operations, workforce planning, material flow, production scheduling, equipment capacity, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, BIM-generated spool sheets, work packages, production documents, labor plans, and schedules.
• Working knowledge of safety standards, quality systems, shop procedures, rework prevention, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, develop frontline leaders, resolve conflict, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Travel: 0-25%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop Pipefitter Foremen and assigned production teams while establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and employee development.
• Plan and align labor, equipment, materials, and production priorities across assigned fabrication and assembly areas to meet operational and customer commitments.
• Monitor production performance, labor utilization, material flow, quality results, and equipment capacity; identify constraints and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, Logistics, and Workforce Development to improve readiness and execution.
• Build a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, 5S, and continuous improvement through visible leadership, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. With expertise across all our brands – Faith Technologies®, EnTech Solutions™ and Excellerate® – we are one connected company, bringing our partners’ visions to life to ensure a sustainable future.

FTI participates in E-Verify; please review the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to review your legal rights and protections as a prospective employee: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) IER Right-to-Work Poster (English/Spanish)