CP Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Cathodic Protection (CP) Construction Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the field installation of cathodic protection systems, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design specifications and industry standards. This hands-on leadership role requires deep knowledge of CP systems (both galvanic and impressed current), construction practices, and safety protocols. The Foreman leads a field crew, manages day-to-day operations, communicates with project managers, and ensures project milestones are met. Must be available for significant travel, typically 2 - 3 weeks at a time (daily per diem and own hotel room provided when traveling).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 – 5 years of experience in cathodic protection construction or installation
• 1+ years of experience leading cathodic protection construction crews
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record and ability to pass a DOT drug test and physical

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience leading cathodic protection construction crews
• Experience with cathodic protection installation for above ground storage tanks
• Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor experience
• AMPP CP1 Certification
• TWIC Card

Responsibilities:

• Crew Supervision & Job Site Management:
  • Lead and coordinate field crew activities for CP system installations on pipelines, tanks, and other structures.
  • Ensure crew adherence to safety procedures, quality standards, and project timelines.
  • Assign daily tasks, oversee progress, and provide on-site training or mentoring as needed.
  • Conduct site safety meetings and maintain a safe work environment.

• Cathodic Protection Construction:

  • Oversee installation of CP systems including anodes, rectifiers, wiring, test stations, and grounding.
  • Ensure proper trenching, backfilling, welding, and electrical continuity testing are completed per spec.
  • Perform or supervise field testing such as voltage checks, continuity testing, and system energization.
  • Interpret CP system drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.

• Logistics & Communication:

  • Coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure timely project execution.
  • Communicate project progress, issues, and crew performance to the Project Manager or Superintendent.
  • Maintain accurate daily field reports, time sheets, and equipment logs.

• Compliance & Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure work is performed in accordance with NACE (AMPP), OSHA, and company standards.
  • Identify and resolve quality or technical issues on-site.
  • Ensure all documentation (as-builts, test data, etc.) is completed accurately and submitted on time.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, such as trenches, pits, and manholes
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to climb stairs, ramps and ladders regularly
• Sitting, standing, walking, or driving for long periods of time (1-3 hours)
• Must be able to see, hear, and respond quickly to dangerous situations
• Primarily working outdoors, including extreme weather conditions
• Working around moving machinery, vehicles, and heavy equipment
• Wearing personal protective gear most of the day (safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, safety vest, FRCs)

For over 40 years, ONEMESA has been providing solutions for corrosion control and rust mitigation across all sectors. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ONEMESA encompasses multiple companies—MESA Products, MESA Services, Bass Engineering, and Hansen Drilling—each delivering specialized expertise and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ diverse needs. With regional offices across the country and an in-house team of project managers and engineers, ONEMESA is one of the top three providers of corrosion control solutions in the United States. Our commitment to delivering SAFE, innovative solutions for the protection of people, property, and the planet means we’re as invested in the solution as our customers.

Joining the ONEMESA team means you’ll have access to benefits designed to meet the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive medical benefits, including dental and vision. Our compensation package includes a company-matched 401(k), life insurance, competitive pay, annual salary reviews with a job progression plan, and a generous profit-sharing program.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. For this role, we anticipate paying $30 - $40 per hour.

ONEMESA is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) and fully complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, and other classifications.