Job Description
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Our client is ais a global leader in full-service sulfur removal, caustic treating and spent caustic treatment technologies.
POSITION TITLE: General Foreman
COMPENSATION: Competitive Base + DOE
BENEFITS: Standard package
LOCATION: Houston, TX
SUMMARY: The General Foreman must have a strong background in all aspects of oversight, reporting and planning/scheduling of personnel in the fabrication of ASME Sec VIII, Div 1 vessels, structural steel and process piping as well as modules containing those items plus miscellaneous equipment, instrumentation and electrical.
DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate commitment to providing a Quality product that exceeds our customer’s expectations through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversight of all fabrication to project completion
- Plan and ensure execution of all phases of fabrication including the NDE testing (working closely with QC Department) required through final assembly of all products
- Working closely with the assigned Project Manager, plan / schedule fabrication activities with Shop Foremen including all required interfaces with QC, engineering and sub-vendors, communicating all plans and updates to the assigned project planner and Fabrication Manager
- Ensure the craft’s quality of output meets, client’s and all code requirements.
- Plan and supervise the fabrication and assembly of proprietary equipment, non-proprietary products and modules
- Plan, coordinate and supervise heavy lifts and movement of heavy materials using documented lift plans and contract personnel, coordinate the use of multiple mobile hydraulic cranes when loading modules
- All lifts, movement of heavy materials and the loading of large modular units must be performed using documented lift plans and multiple mobile cranes
- Coordinate with Contractor Supervision to ensure crafts personnel are adequately trained for the efficient completion of assigned tasks
- Attend and observe Contractor’s daily safety meetings, reinforce company commitment to EHS&S and document any feedback of possible improvements from shop personnel
- Monitor available fabrication materials for each project and expedite material shortages
- Occasional use of overhead cranes and forklift
- Monitor consumables use and inventory to ensure supplies are available as required.
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of contract shop personnel for adherence and compliance to established safe work practices, EHS&S requirements, expected production achievements, performance capabilities and required specifications of their assigned tasks.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required and 10 years’ experience in supervising / managing of a Code Vessel and/or module fabrication shop OR associate’s degree with an engineering or construction background and 5 years, experience in supervising / managing of a fabrication shop
- Strong knowledge of vessel, structural and piping fabrication and associated materials required
- Recent experience in supervision of craftspeople (welders, fitters, helpers, etc.) required
- Strong knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques
- Sound logic and mathematical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with shop personnel, engineering and management alike.English language speaking and writing capabilities are required and Spanish is optional
- Computer skills and competency required.Must be able to use MS Office to perform daily tasks (specifically MS Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Must be able to read, review and provide updates to project schedules.
- Must be able to read piping, structural and vessel drawings well
- Must be able to read and understand ADD tests, quality plans, weld procedures, PQR’s, inspection and test plans and communicate those requirements to shop personnel and ensure they follow them
- Must have a team attitude and ensure the shop communicates well with all groups, especially QC
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