Piping Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Piping Foreman Department: Piping & Plumbing

Grade: High level Journeyman or Master     Supervisor: Piping & Plumbing Superintendent

$37 - $45 per hour Full-time

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid training

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly responsible for and have experience with all phases of central plant construction including boiler, chiller, and cooling tower installation, coil connections, pumps, and heat exchangers.  Oversees manpower on job site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read plans to perform necessary work
• Perform layout
• Supervises manpower
• Maintain a complete set of tools

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for company assets used on job site
• Make purchases at local supply houses following Company procedure
• Hold a valid driver license
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a four-year apprenticeship in specified field preferred.
• Journeyman gasfitter’s license
• Minimum two+ years of commercial piping experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with control valve, two-way valve, and three-way valve installation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems
• Complete knowledge of hydronic piping including copper pipe, soldering and brazing, and screw/weld pipe fabrication.
• Able to pass sample weld/brazing test, if required
• Able to perform mathematical calculations
• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to complete a job

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Spend long periods of time standing
• Ability to climb ladders to perform work
• Work in high elevations

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Periodic travel to multiple job locations
• May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions
• Work weekend or night-time duty, as needed

NOTE

This job description describes the reporting relationship, the essential functions of the job (duties/tasks/responsibilities), and additional job requirements including: education/experience, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical/mental job requirements. From time-to-time, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.