FOREMAN PIPEFITTER I Details

Zachry Group - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description:


ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced Industrial Foreman Pipefitter 1
for new construction work at our Lyondell Basell PO/TBA Project in Channelview TX.


Position Summary

A Pipe Fitter Foreman will manage pipe a crew as they assemble, layout, install and maintain pipe systems on an industrial new construction plant.


Qualification Highlights

  • Must have 5+ years working as an Industrial Pipefitter.
  • Must have 1+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Must be proficient in managing crew, time, and costs.
  • Must have good leadership and communication skills.

Position Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Identify all tools required for tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
  • Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all pipe fitting processes.
  • Tactically plan operations for scheduling workloads in crews efficiently utilizing assets and resources to minimize cost.
  • Manage Crew in regards to processes, scheduling, costs, employee relations issues, and employment needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
  • Ability to read prints and construction drawings.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and manufacturers manuals and instructions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the pipe fitting processes for industrial piping and boiler components for a new construction plant.
  • Must have 5+ years’ experience with the pipe fitting processes and 1+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
  • Organization and time management.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
  • Good reading comprehension.
  • Ability to work with others – team player.
  • Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
  • Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
  • A commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Zachry ROF’ed employee.
  • Former Zachry Employee.
  • Basic Computer efficiency
  • Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.


Physical Requirements

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
  • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted on : 3 years ago