IAG Straw Boss

Straw Boss

Company Overview:

Integrity Assessment Group (IAG), a member of Xcel Holdco, is the premier market leader in turnkey solutions of assessment, inspection, and maintenance for the Oil/Gas/Energy, Power and Renewables, and Industrial and Process industries. Established in 2001 as JRGO LLC, IAG has locations in Michigan, Texas, & Virginia. More information on our company and services can be found on our website at

We are committed to providing a comprehensive scope of services while delivering results safely, efficiently, and effectively. When you join our team, you will not only become an employee, you will also be part of our core values and culture and contribute to the success and longevity of the company!

Position Summary:

As a Straw Boss you will work with a safety-first team to complete projects assigned. You will support site crews with day-to-day labor and direction of work.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assigns daily tasks to a small crew of workers to ensure a project remains on schedule.
• Monitor the crew's progress to ensure work meets the required quality and standards.
• Ensure all team members follow safety protocols and are properly using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Acts as the main point of contact between the labor crew and the foreman or project manager, relaying instructions and reporting progress.
• Train and guide crew members on proper techniques and safety procedures.
• Ensures the crew has the correct materials and equipment to perform their tasks.
• Work alongside the crew, helping to complete the necessary construction tasks.
• Partner with equipment operators and labor helpers to coordinate materials and support.
• Actively participates in JSA and uses all necessary steps to complete tasks safely and ensures the safety of others working in the area.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Confidence to STOP work immediately when a problem is identified.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) and email communication.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Management Responsibilities:

• This job has no management responsibilities.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications):

• 3+ years of related experience in a similar role within pipeline construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively and direct other workers.
• Ability to identify on-site issues and find practical, immediate solutions to keep work moving.
• Experience in customer service focused and safety-first organizations.
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Environmental/

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must have excellent depth perception, hearing, and manual dexterity to operate all machines safely.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions in extreme temperatures and weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Other Considerations/Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically, often on short notice, and for extended periods of time.
• Must meet minimum company requirements to operate a company vehicle and be eligible for coverage under Company insurance program.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position requires overtime/weekend/off-hours and very frequent travelling.
• Must be able to travel up to 85% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the law and in alignment with our values, IAG seeks to hire talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and respectful to all potential and existing employees. Therefore, we do not hire, fire, discipline, promote or make pay decisions based on characteristics that are protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Protected classes may include, age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition,…