Tank Pusher / Foreman

PALA Interstate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate, LLC is seeking a supervisor to coordinate workers in the construction of new tanks and the repair of existing tanks. You will supervise a crew on a given project, following permit orders and ensuring safety and compliance with job specifications.

You will read plans and blueprints, perform job walks, assign duties, manage paperwork, conduct toolbox safety meetings, and, when needed, drive the company truck to site locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years’ experience in Craft.
• NCCER Certification strongly desired.
• Must pass in-house Craft Assessment Test.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates workers on tank construction and repair projects.
• Reads job specifications, plans and blueprints, and performs calculations.
• Ensures safety regulations are followed and conducts toolbox safety meetings.
• Assigns duties, routes work, and maintains project paperwork (sign-in sheets, time sheets, etc.).
• Drives company truck to transport workers to and from site.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety regulations

Reading blueprints

Job walk / permits

Light equipment coordination

Education

NCCER Certification

High School diploma / GED

Job description

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Position Description

PALA Interstate, LLC

Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in construction of new tanks and repair of existing tanks. Supervises and directs a group of workers on a particular construction or maintenance job following specific permit orders.

Reads, studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blue prints. Uses basic math skills including geometry, trigonometry to make calculations for work. Can complete difficult job tasks according to job specifications with minimal or no supervision.

Essential Functions

• Obtains work permit from appropriate source, reads it and performs a “job walk” to make sure working environment is safe and conditions are as outlined by the permit.
• Confers with supervisor if permit information is questionable and appropriate measures are taken to handle the situation.
• Assesses need for equipment and is responsible for obtaining that equipment from the appropriate personnel.
• Reads and interprets company policy to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Assigns duties, lines up and follows all work being performed.
• Responsible for completion of and review of appropriate paperwork i.e., sign in/sign out sheets, valve lists, MSDS, time sheets, etc.
• Conducts “tool box” safety meetings for workers.
• Resolves any work-related problems.Trains and assists workers in performance of their duties.Drives company truck to transport workers to and from work site.

Position Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum Four years’ experience in Craft.
• NCCER Certification strongly desired.
• Must pass our in-house Craft Assessment Test.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education And Experience

• High School or GED preferred but not required.
• Trade School program preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.