A Production Plant Foreman works with the Plant Manager or Supervisor in scheduling the activities of the employees and team leaders. Meets regularly with the team leaders to communicate anticipated production sequences, to discuss potential production problems, and to provide opportunity for input on improvement of work processes and work flow. Assist in assuring quality and safety of production procedures.
General Foreman Watford City, North Dakota Description Position Summary:
The Mechanical General Foreman reports directly to the Mechanical Superintendent. Supervise pipefitting and structural installation as a whole in an industrial oil field setting, including but not limited to: planning, crew development, safety, material management and quality control. Oversee the work of subordinates, interacting with site foreman to ensure quality, efficiency and safety. Manage projects and work crews ensuring compliance with both federal, client and company safety regulations.
Essential Job Functions:
Ensure crews are on site, prepared and equipped to perform their assignments
Conducts and leads toolbox and safety meetings
Conduct regular inspections of crews work to ensure consistency, efficiency, safety, and quality
Liaise and interface to socialize plans with client representatives, company quality control and project management team in a professional manner
Prepare daily timesheets, documenting & approving work performed, materials used, costs, etc.
Assist Foreman with training of new crew members
Create an efficient, safe, and quality work environment
Ensure foreman and crews are following all client, company and OSHA safety standards
Organize and plan work weekly and daily to ensure crews are productive and safe
Other job duties as assigned
Required Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
7 years minimum experience working as pipefitter or structural craft hand in an oil field industrial setting
5 years minimum experience in a supervisory or lead role
Current and valid driver's license, with clean driving record
Post Job Offer Requirements:
Take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Demonstrated ability in supervising and leading others
Must be proficient with hand and power tools as well as heavy equipment
Able to perform all tasks and responsibilities in a professional manner
Experience with lifting and setting of heavy lift modules
Vast experience and skill in piping, structural and other labor crafts in an industrial oilfield setting
Excellent verbal and written communication with positive interpersonal skills
Skilled in scheduling crews and managing daily customer deliverables
Able to work a minimum 12-hour shift daily
Knowledgeable and experienced in oilfield operations
Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.
Computer skills commensurate with program and job applications.
Physical Demand/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee occasionally required to walk, kneel, bend, twist, reach, push, and pull, and is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move items that weigh at least 50 pounds.
Visual Acuity:
must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Work is usually done outdoors and sometimes at a client facility or job site and is frequently performed in inclement and/or extreme weather conditions.
The position supervises non-exempt, and contracted staff.
The employee is usually exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and equipment.
Disclaimer:
The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day.