Pipefitter Foreman Jobs

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The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activity of Pipefitter workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly and timely. Has knowledge of test piping systems, oxygen and acetylene cutting, basic rigging, operation of pneumatic and electric tools, and leak test-tubing systems. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or a construction jobsite setting.

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Lay out for pipe penetrations
• Miter and fabricate pipe
• Use beveling machine to prepare pipes/tubes for welding
• Install all sizes of piping in pipe racks
• Study specifications, plans and drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installation
• Assist workers in their duties and resolve problems
• Assist other craft workers as needed
• Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations
• Install valves, pipe hangers, and pipe supports
• Must be able to perform proper bolt up of various sizes on pipe and valve flanges
• Inspect the quality of all work to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Read and interpret blueprints, ISO's field installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
• Must be able to install steam and heat tracing
• Lay out for equipment location
• Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, stainless steel weld pipe
• Must be able to install all sizes of underground pipe

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Hand/eye coordination

• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Decision making skills necessary
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision and field workers
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills