Senior Craft Foreman - Refinery Turnarounds & Safety Lead

Austin-Industrial; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial in Artesia, NM is seeking a General Foreman to lead craft foremen and skilled teams during refinery operations and turnarounds. You will coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to complete tasks on schedule while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or refinery environments, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with SAP or maintenance systems. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.

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.

Skills

Refinery experience

Leadership

Safety practices

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Maintenance systems

Job description

Austin Industrial in Artesia, NM is seeking a General Foreman to lead craft foremen and skilled teams during refinery operations and turnarounds. You will coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to complete tasks on schedule while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial or refinery environments, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and familiarity with SAP or maintenance systems. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required.