Plumbing Working Foreman

The Mechanical/Plumbing Foreman will participate and oversee the installation or maintenance and inspection of Boiler, Heating and Piping installations and associated sub-contractors

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include Dual Fuel office or other project site;
• Act as a team leader in the execution of mechanical work safely and with the objective of constructing a best in class product;
• Lead the field installation complete with all technical specifications, approved shop drawings and submittals;
• Insure the necessary equipment and materials are always available to support the field team so as to maximize productivity;
• Supervise and participate in the installations of Heating Hot Water, Chilled Water, Steam, Condensate, Refrigerant Piping and other related systems;
• Works with materials that include, steel, copper, (brazed, soft soldered and pro-press);
• Perform layout and develop drawings for piping systems;
• Understand the constructability requirements for installing pre-fabricated piping systems including location of field fit welds, random spool lengths, installation logic, etc.;
• Measure, cut, thread or bend pipe to required angle using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines or pipe-bending machines;
• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes or fixtures in structures using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels;
• Test pipes or fixtures for leaks using various methods;
• Assemble pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, soldering or brazing equipment;
• Perform proper fit-up of pipe, fittings and flanges for open root butt welding and socket welding;
• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances or fixtures using hand or power tools;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Coordinate interface between project management and site operation participants in the execution of construction services;
• Oversee and coordinate any Sub-Contractors work that may be working under the Mechanical Division, ie: Sheet Metal, Building Controls, Insulator, etc.
• Confirm the design intent with Senior Project Manager and Site Superintendent
• Coordinate field trade activities in accordance with the project schedule and help with developing the three week look ahead coordination schedules with all appropriate Project Team Participants;
• Attend all trade contractor weekly coordination meetings with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer;
• Coordinate equipment and specialty material deliveries and staging requirements;
• Assist with coordination and scheduled shut-downs as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements;
• Maintain project as-built documentation and site coordination drawings;
• Establish work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Insure proper site housekeeping is always maintained;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently and manage a team of pipe fitters, plumbers, welders and apprentices;
• Experience: 10 years of Field Experience;
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in industrial construction;
• Attention to detail and quality;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Understanding and development of daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 40 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending