Tank Construction Foreman & Lead Welder

Phillips Tank & Structure; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay with annual reviews

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401k with company match

Great culture of teamwork, learning &

Paid Time Off (accruing immediately)

You’ll be part of a team where YOU mat

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a nationwide tank construction company seeking a full-time Foreman/Tank Builder. You will supervise projects, coordinate with customers, vendors and subcontractors, and lead a crew to deliver quality tank construction and repairs.

Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity is required, with opportunities for advancement across multiple states. Your role includes enforcing scope changes, maintaining schedules, and mentoring field staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Problem solving and willingness to propose improvements to processes.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Willing to undergo background checks.
• No criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to undergo motor vehicle record checks.
• Willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Welding ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Foreman are responsible for providing site supervision and site-based senior leadership of a PTS construction project.
• Acts as point of contact with customer, vendors and subcontractors on site.
• Works to maintain Safety, Quality and Productivity.
• The Field Foreman is responsible for understanding the contract scope of work and for the identification of field-initiated scope changes (change orders).
• Provides leadership regarding Safety on the jobsite. Fosters a Safety Culture within the crew.
• Provides leadership regarding Quality on the jobsite. Eliminates “go-backs”, rejected or sloppy work.
• Enhances field productivity. Consistently perform projects under budget and on time.
• Balances customer satisfaction with profitability of the project. Keeps customers happy yet protects the company regarding scope changes and barrier time.
• Provides craft knowledge and experience to the crew. Expertise in several areas of PTS specialty work (welding, structural erection, tank repair, new tank construction, rigging etc.).
• Evaluates field employees and identifies those who are candidates for promotion. Provides guidance and training to assist in their development.
• Assists Construction Managers and HR in recruiting field workers.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all tooling and equipment, and immediately calling equipment off rent when no longer needed.
• Utilizes experience and skills to identify opportunities for improvement of company practices and resources.
• Represents PTS in a professional, positive light to customers and employees.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attendance

Willingness to learn

Physical ability

High school diploma

US work eligibility

Background checks

Clean record

Driver's license

Drug testing

Welding ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Job description

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a nationwide tank construction company seeking a full-time Foreman/Tank Builder. You will supervise projects, coordinate with customers, vendors and subcontractors, and lead a crew to deliver quality tank construction and repairs.

Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity is required, with opportunities for advancement across multiple states. Your role includes enforcing scope changes, maintaining schedules, and mentoring field staff.