Mechanical Plumbing Foreman

Description:

The Mechanical Plumbing Foreman reports directly to the Plumbing Superintendent and is responsible for the planning, crew development, safety, material management and quality control of the plumbing discipline. The incumbent oversees the work of subordinates and interacts with site journeyman and apprentices to ensure quality, efficiency, safety, and compliance with both federal, state, local, client and company safety regulations.

Work Location: Wasilla, Alaska

Workplace Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (Individual and Family)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Liaise and interface to socialize plans with client representatives, company quality control and project management team in a professional manner
• Assists in craft training with new crew members
• Creates an efficient, safe, and quality work environment
• Ability to identify and select piping by size and type according to specifications and state codes
• Ensure crews are onsite, prepared and equipped to perform their assignments
• Conducts and leads toolbox safety meetings
• Conducts regular inspections of crews’ work to ensure consistency, efficiency, safety, and quality
• Conduct material takeoffs to maintain an orderly install sequence per schedule and plan
• Prep material for assembly to meet code and schedule for waste, water, drainage, heating, and specialty piping systems
• Ability to thread, prep, and prepare piping systems using a pipe threading machine
• Secure mechanical piping and plumbing to fixed structures with the following methods: bolt up, clamps, brackets, and hangars using hand, power tools and machines
• Test piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to mechanical systems for indication of leaks as per code and specifications
• Compare and recognize differences in the types of piping, and plumbing systems during the installation process
• Reads and understands plans, isometric drawings, arrangement of drawings, plan details, specifications, and blueprints
• Ability to visualize objects, plans and drawings from a three-dimensional view for installation purposes
• Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department
• Solder, thread, press and bolt piping systems as required per specification and code
• Knowledge with pipe fusing process and procedures
• Knowledge with material verification regarding water, waste, and heating systems
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required

• Work Experience:
• Three (5) years’ experience as a journeyman plumber
• License/Certifications:
• Current and valid driver’s license, with clean driving record
• State of Alaska Journeyman Plumbing License required
• Municipality of Anchorage Journeyman Plumbing License, or able to obtain within a 6-month period if required to work in Anchorage
  

Post Job Offer Requirements:

• Take and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Take and pass a Fit-for-Duty Examination
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge plumbing and heating code requirements
• Demonstrated ability in supervising and leading others
• Ability to do material takeoffs, figure layout and installation per code
• Ability to read and understand plans, isometrics, drawings, specifications and/or blueprints
• Basic understanding of rigging to move mechanical piping into proper location
• Ability to plan and organize within a work schedule
• Possess good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to take direction, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
  
  

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to walk and sit
• The employee is occasionally required to stand
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual acuity must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner
  
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Work is usually done in a warehouse and outdoors, and often at a client facility or job site
• The incumbent can be susceptible to periodic extreme weather patterns
• The incumbent must be able to physically travel by air within, and out of, the State of Alaska
  
  

Who Delta Is:

• Delta Constructors provides comprehensive construction, maintenance, and project management services across North America, specializing in both brownfield and greenfield projects for industries such as oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Committed to safety, quality, and efficiency, the company fosters strong client relationships, continuously exceeding expectations through skilled teams, lean practices, and a culture of excellence.
• To learn more visit: https://www.deltaconstructors.net/
  
  

Disclaimer:

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day. Compensation is dependent upon proven qualifications.