Senior Piping Foreman - Industrial Construction Lead

Strobel Energy Group; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strobel Energy Group in Billings, MT is seeking a Piping Foreman to lead a pipe crew on an industrial new construction project. You will read blueprints, plan layouts, install and maintain piping systems, and ensure work progresses safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pipe fitting and at least 1 year in supervision, with solid experience in industrial construction. You will coordinate with trades, manage scheduling and costs, enforce safety rules, and deliver quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in pipe fitting required.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Industrial construction/maintenance history required.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specs to determine scope, locations, quantities and sizes of materials.
• Identify tools required for tasks and plan overall job execution.
• Assess safety risks and implement necessary precautions.
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in pipe fitting processes.
• Plan operations to schedule workloads efficiently using assets and resources.
• Lead crew, manage processes, scheduling, costs and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Coordinate work with other trades and assist in planning and scheduling.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Industrial construction

Tools

Steel-Toed Boots

Welding Hood

Leathers

Crescent Wrenches

Tape Measure

Vise Grips

Pipe Wrenches

Chipping Hammer

Center Punch

Pipe Wedges

Job description

As a Piping Foreman you will manage pipe a crew as they assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on an industrial new construction project.

Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all pipe fitting processes.
• Tactically plan operations for scheduling workloads in crews efficiently utilizing assets and resources to minimize cost.
• Manage Crew in regard to processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations issues, and employment needs.
• Assures compliance with work safety practices.
• Assists in planning, estimating and scheduling work assigned; coordinates work with different trades.

Requirements:

• Must have 5+ years’ experience with the pipe fitting processes and 1+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a new construction project.
• Organization and time management.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
• Ability to work with others – team player.
• Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
• A commitment to Strobel’s values and safety rules and regulations.

Required Tools:

• Steel-Toed Boots
• Welding Hood (Auto Darkening or Lift Front Lens – Hard Hat Type)
• Leathers
• Crescent Wrenches
• 25’ Tape Measure
• 10” Vise Grips
• Wrap-Around
• ½” Drive Socket Set 3/8” to 1 ¼”
• Chain Vise Grips with Chain Extension
• Chipping Hammer
• Tip Cleaner
• Tri-Square
• Pipe Wrenches
• 100’ Tape Measure
• Striker
• Spacing Blade
• Center Punch
• High leverage side cutters
• Pipe Wedges

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.