Welder Foreman

Company Overview:

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals' designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming.

Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Position Summary:

Henkels & McCoy West (HMW) is seeking an experienced Welder Foreman to lead welding crews supporting utility, pipeline, industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure construction projects throughout Hawaii. This position is responsible for supervising field welding operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, coordinating work activities, and serving as a primary point of contact with project management, inspectors, subcontractors, and clients.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong welding background who can read and interpret construction drawings, manage schedules and manpower, oversee quality control, and successfully maintain welding qualifications under ASME B31.3 Process Piping and API 1104 Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities standards.

• Lead, direct, and mentor crews of welders, pipe fitters, and labor personnel.
• Plan daily activities and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and quality.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate with General Foremen, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Safety personnel to achieve project objectives.

• Perform and oversee welding activities utilizing SMAW, GTAW (TIG), FCAW, and GMAW processes.
• Verify work is being completed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), project specifications, and client requirements.
• Review weld maps, inspection reports, repair logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure welds meet visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, and other quality-control acceptance criteria.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Read and interpret:
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