Fabrication Shop Foreman

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew.

May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact.

• Facilitate a safe work culture.

• Ensure crew members adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.

• Conduct weekly "toolbox" talks.

• Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.

• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.

• Complete incidents and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.

• Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.

• Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.

• Assess the competency and capability of each crew member. Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets the required levels of quality and productivity.

• Assign individual and crew tasks.

• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices.
  
  Facilitate mentoring of apprentices by journeymen.

• Set and maintain work standards. Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive.

• Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.

• Perform related craftwork along with crew.

• Understand project plans and schedules.
  
  Ensure the crew's daily and weekly activities meet production goals.

• Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.

• Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.

• Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.

• Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.

• Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.

• Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.

• Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.

• Ensure that completed work meets standards.
  
  Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.

• Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.

• Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems.

• Prepare reports as required.

• Maintain foreman’s log or diary.

• Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before any tasks are performed.

• Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress.

• Assist superintendent with completing quality reports.

• Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records.
  
  Document late starts, early outs, and absences.

• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.

• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts

• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace

• Strong planning and scheduling skills

• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents

• Effective use of computers and other technology

• High school degree or equivalent

• 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson

• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)

• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.

• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees and their families.

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