Ironworker Foreman

Overview

The job site located in Carthage, TX has an opening for an Ironworker Foreman
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Some core responsibilities for an Ironworker Foreman include:

• Strong knowledge of structural iron, rigging, tools, procedures, safe lifting, and best practices.
• Practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Familiar with the standard crane hand signals
• Able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely
• Ability to lead small teams
• Assign job duties of the crew and ensure that each employee is properly trained
• Being a safety role model for the team
• Enforcing OPD and client-specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite
• Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent
• Provide records of work completed to the OPD Superintendent

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Some physical demands of being an Ironworker Foreman include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 2 years of experience as a foreman or supervisor
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal)
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English
• Must be a role model for safety
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Must be willing and able to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• At least 5 years of previous experience as an ironworker foreman
• At least 5 years of previous experience as an ironworker
• Previous experience being a leader in safety
• Previous experience leading small teams of 10-25 people

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