Senior Craft Foreman - On-Site Refinery Leadership

Austin-Industrial; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Artesia, NM is seeking a General Foreman to lead craft foremen and skilled teams during refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance, ensuring work is safe, efficient, and compliant with refinery standards.

You will coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and schedules to meet deadlines, enforce permits-to-work and safety policies, review blueprints, and mentor crew members in a demanding industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility (strongly preferred).
• Multi-craft or turnaround experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of SAP, maintenance management systems, or scheduling tools.
• Strong understanding of refinery safety practices, work permits, and hazard recognition.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, schedules, and job plans.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise craft foremen and skilled craft teams during daily refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and work sequencing to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and within scope.
• Enforce site safety policies, procedures, and permit-to-work requirements; lead daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
• Monitor job progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure work quality and productivity standards are met.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, engineering, and contractor teams to support project execution.
• Review and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and toolbox talks.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to craft personnel.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, refinery regulations, and all applicable industry standards.

Skills

Refinery experience

Turnarounds

Safety & permits

Reading technical drawings

Leadership & communication

Technical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Scheduling tools

Job description

Austin Industrial in Artesia, NM is seeking a General Foreman to lead craft foremen and skilled teams during refinery operations, turnarounds, and maintenance, ensuring work is safe, efficient, and compliant with refinery standards.

You will coordinate labor, materials, equipment, and schedules to meet deadlines, enforce permits-to-work and safety policies, review blueprints, and mentor crew members in a demanding industrial setting.