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About the Role
The Pipefitter Foreman leads and supervises field pipefitting crews on industrial and commercial projects, ensuring quality installation, safety, and timely project delivery through technical expertise and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Direct, train, and assign daily tasks to field crews, monitoring performance and providing feedback.
- Verify crew certifications and qualifications before assigning tasks.
- Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and project specifications.
- Plan optimal installation sequences and pipe routing layout.
- Coordinate with engineering to resolve field design questions.
- Verify that delivered materials match approved specifications.
- Enforce all job site safety rules and established protocols.
- Identify and address potential hazards immediately.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Maintain a zero-incident mindset and model safe work practices.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety programs.
- Inspect ongoing and completed work for compliance with codes, quality standards, and design requirements.
- Perform pressure testing and validation.
- Identify defects and ensure timely correction.
- Coordinate with field superintendents, project managers, and other trade foremen to solve problems and maintain schedule.
- Provide regular progress updates and escalate issues promptly.
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to manage material and equipment deliveries.
- Train new hires and apprentices on proper use of tools, equipment, and pipefitting methods.
- Mentor crew members to uphold quality and safety standards.
- Provide hands-on instruction and coaching to support skill development.
- Coordinate procurement, delivery, and storage of materials and equipment.
- Manage tool inventory and ensure availability for daily operations.
- Receive and document incoming materials and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, labor hours, material usage, safety incidents, and quality inspections.
- Identify conflicts or clarification needs in contract documents.
- Provide timely progress reports to Field Mechanical Supervisor and Project Manager.
- Perform pipefitting tasks including cutting, threading, welding, rigging, and pressure testing.
- Model skilled tradecraft and maintain hands-on competency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4 to 6+ years of hands-on industrial or commercial pipefitting experience.
- Demonstrated prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Deep working knowledge of pipefitting methods, installation techniques, rigging practices, welding, and pressure testing protocols.
- Ability to read and apply technical specifications.
- Proficiency with digital tools and construction documentation software.
- Valid trade certification or apprenticeship completion.
- Active OSHA safety certifications (OSHA 10 or 30, or equivalent).
- Certified welding credentials preferred.
- Current driver's license required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
- Adaptability and composure under pressure.
- Proven ability to manage diverse personalities and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Organizational and time management capability.
- Ability to work on an active job site, including standing, walking, and navigating site conditions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Skills
- Pipefitting methods
- Installation techniques
- Rigging practices
- Welding
- Pressure testing protocols
- Blueprint interpretation
- P&ID interpretation
- Isometric drawing interpretation
- Technical specification application
- Digital tools proficiency
- Construction documentation software proficiency
- Leadership
- Supervision
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Composure under pressure
- Team management
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Time management
Experience Level
- 4 to 6+ years of hands-on industrial or commercial pipefitting experience
- Demonstrated prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Education Level
- Valid trade certification or apprenticeship completion
Equal Opportunity
- Data Airflow is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer