Piping Field Supervisor

CR Meyer; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Per diem

Competitive pay package

Job summary

CR Meyer is seeking a Piping Field Supervisor to lead a crew of apprentice and journeyman pipefitters on industrial projects across various facilities. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, mentoring, and efficient project execution.

You will collaborate with safety, HR, and field teams, ensuring compliance with company standards while managing time, materials, and subcontractor coordination. This is a hands-on leadership role with travel across the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of industrial piping experience.
• Pulp & paper industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to US project sites.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew of Pipefitters and lead piping tasks.
• Conduct pre-task planning and ensure safety requirements.
• Enforce CR Meyer safety standards with PPE and HazCom.
• Train and coordinate with Safety Coordinator on safety.
• Coordinate with HR on employment matters and document actions.
• Read schedules and report project status.
• Estimate small change order hours and material quantities.
• Order tools and materials using Yard Ordering system.
• Orient new employees to the job site.
• Track crew time and payroll hours.
• Track productivity and report results.
• Participate in project meetings and complete paperwork.
• Coordinate with other trades to stay on track.
• Represent CR Meyer brand professionally.
• Maintain certifications and ongoing training.
• Maintain training transcripts.
• Wear PPE and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Represent CR Meyer positively.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling & planning

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Communication

Estimating

Training & development

Problem solving

Job description

CR Meyer is a well-respected employer in our area that offers an industry-leading compensation and benefit package to the right candidate.

Position Description

To the qualified candidate, CR Meyer offers a competitive pay and benefit package including travel pay and per diem.

The Piping Field Supervisor contributes to the overall success of CR Meyer and its heavy industrial customers through assigning tasks and providing leadership to a crew of Apprentice and Journeyman Pipefitters. Oversees the fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of piping systems in various industrial settings including, but not limited to pulp/paper, plastic converting/extrusion, power generation, mining and other manufacturing facilities.

• Supervises the activities of an assigned crew of Pipefitters, delegates work accordingly and actively performs piping tasks alongside their crew.
• Conducts pre-task planning sessions with crew to ensure everyone knows the job expectations, has the training/tools they need and understands safety requirements for the work they will be performing.
• Communicates, coaches and enforces CR Meyer safety standards with their crew including but not limited to: PPE, power tool safety, HazCom, lock-out/tag-out, confined space, fall protection, powered industrial vehicles, jobsite housekeeping standards, etc.
• Works with the Safety Coordinator to train and hold people accountable to CR Meyer safety standards. Has the authority to stop work in cases of imminent danger.
• Works with Labor Relations and/or HR on employment related matters such as employee concerns, corrective actions, respectful workplace, progressive discipline and terminations. Documents employment actions using coaching and termination forms.
• Able to read and utilize a schedule to keep projects on-time or ahead of schedule. Provides reports to management on project status, as requested.
• Able to estimate small project change order hours & material quantities.
• Orders tools, supplies, materials, equipment needed for job completion using the company’s Yard Ordering system. Monitors and controls access to company property to reduce damage and/or loss.
• Orients new employees to the job site.
• Accurately keeps track of crew time and reports payroll hours in accordance with company training.
• Accurately tracks productivity measurements and reports as required.
• Participates in project team meetings, as required.Completes all paperwork in accordance with CR Meyer paperwork training.
• Works cooperatively with other trades to ensure projects stay on track. Ensures all communication with customers, subcontractors, coworkers and other parties is professional.
• Leads by personal example and is a strong advocate for the CR Meyer Mission-Vision-Values and Code of Conduct.
• Proactively maintains certifications and training requirements in relation to the Pipefitter trade, with an emphasis on welding certifications, new developments in the field, technology and leadership.
• Maintains personal transcript of training and provides updates to the company as needed.
• Wears all assigned PPE and observes CR Meyer safety guidelines at all times.
• Due to project deadlines and demands, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Represents the CR Meyer brand in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in industrial piping. Pulp & paper industry experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various project sites within the United States required.
• Ability to complete all CR Meyer training and perform job duties within safety guidelines including
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with CR Meyer’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and
• Program.
• Must possess basic computer skills and/or the ability to learn CR Meyer software and systems.
• Employees who operate a company vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, insurable driving history and ability to operate a motor vehicle following all traffic laws, CR Meyer required training and demonstrate safe, courteous driving habits.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States, without employer sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CR Meyer is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All hiring decisions are made based on qualifications related to the position, without regard to any legally protected categories.