Assistant Foreman​/Tank Builder

About PTS

Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented nationwide tank construction company headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. PTS specializes in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above‑ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. Our active projects span the petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels industries.

We are committed to quality and on‑time delivery, providing an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.

• Positive Work Culture: Employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team‑based interactions.
• Professional Development: Growing opportunities for advancement and a systems‑based approach to training help employees find the path to success.
• Intellectual Satisfaction: Building unique and challenging projects across the country is an exciting endeavor.

• Service: The primary expectation is to focus on service to customers, co‑workers, and suppliers.
• Planning and Problem Solving: Organize and remain efficient, always seeking better ways to achieve results.
• Personal Development: Assist coworkers’ growth while pursuing one’s own development through mentorship and teamwork.

• Assist the Foreman in coordination of projects and crew members to provide optimum service.
• Act as a point of contact with customers, vendors, and subcontractors on site.
• Represent PTS in a professional, positive manner to customers and employees.
• Allocate individual job tasks based on crew skill sets, budgeted hours, and job sequence.
• Facilitate harmonious working relationships to prevent problems and conflicts.
• Perform regular job‑site observations (safety and quality) to guide crew members.
• Serve as intermediary between crew members, informing them of policies, procedures, and PTS requirements.
• Ensure employees follow proper safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Establish supervisor‑level understanding of all assigned projects.
• Understand and follow drawing packages.
• Mentor less experienced crew members, specifically SSI and SSC.
• Supervise and instruct on tasks, equipment, and tools.
• Operate power tools, air tools, welding equipment, testing equipment, and safety gear proficiently.
• Set up and operate welding machines, generators, and air compressors.
• Operate heavy equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, and aerial lifts.
• Know crane operations and use, including rigging and signaling.
• Assist in caring for and maintaining all tooling and equipment.
• Assist in receiving, inspecting, and inventorying all material.
• Help keep the job site clean and orderly.
• Assist the Foreman with trailer inventory requirements.
• Submit accurate, neat, and orderly documentation promptly.
• Present the Foreman with completed JSA and daily equipment inspection documentation, and delegate AF as discretion allows.
• Complete S309 Weekly Safety Checklist documentation for the Project Job Book and Safety record.

• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to solve problems and suggest system improvements.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Office).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Willingness to authorize background checks.
• No criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
• Willingness to submit to pre‑hire, random, and post‑incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Welding ability is a plus.

• Competitive pay with annual reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Great culture of teamwork, learning, and development.
• Paid time off (accruing immediately).
• Team environment where you matter.

If interested, complete the job application from our website at  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.