Fabrication Pipefitter Foreman

Job Summary

The Pipefitter Foreman is responsible for overseeing the fabrication of hydronic and steam systems at our Elon Fabrication Facility. This role emphasizes labor productivity, quality control, safety compliance, and effective crew leadership. The foreman coordinates closely with shop supervisors and field superintendent. Supervising a team of 2–6 pipefitters, and performs hands-on tasks including cutting, threading, welding, and pressure testing of various piping systems. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in interpreting job-specific drawings, managing pre-fab operations, and ensuring adherence to company procedures and project specifications. A minimum of 5 years of pipefitting and or welding experience needed. Competency with digital tools such as iPads and construction software are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead work crews in the pipefitting trade. Manages 2-6 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Follows all rules and procedures required by SPC; ensures pipefitting staff follow procedures and policies.
• Communicate with SPC job teams on various projects to ensure they achieve quality work in a timely manner.
• Communicates with SPC staff and provides feedback to staff regarding the status of the project.
• Instructs pipefitting staff in the techniques and procedures employed in the hydronic pipefitting trade.
• Pre-plans, assigns, and reviews the work of the pipefitting staff engaged in the installation, modification, and/or repair of hydronic systems and steam/condensate systems.
• Inspects work upon completion to determine that staff followed the necessary procedures and that work conforms to job documents and SPC job-specific drawings.
• Acts as a working crew supervisor in cutting, threading, soldering, brazing, pressing, grooving, mechanical joint systems, fusion systems similar to Aquatherm, assembling and installing pipe, connecting valves, and pressure testing finished work. Piping materials will include carbon steel and stainless steel. Should be proficient at assembling Groove pipe, butt weld and socket-weld systems, including tack welding of the same.
• Repairs and replaces water, steam, air, and gas, and performs similar work expected in the pipefitting trade.
• Monitors work of crew members for adherence to plans, specifications, and SPC job-specific drawings.
• Competent with the use of an iPad.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ industrial/commercial pipefitting experience. Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schematic form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  
  

Tools Use Required

• Framing Squares
• 2’ and 4’ Level
• Torpedo Level
• Plumb Bob
• Pipe wrench - 18” and 24”
• Pipe wrap around
• Flange line up pins
• Socket set ½” drive
• Combination wrench set 3/8 to 1¼
• Tape measure 25’ and 100’
• Hammer
• Channellocks
• Crescent wrench
• Allen wrenches
• Screwdrivers
• Striker and tip cleaners
• Welding Hood
  
  

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is regularly exposed to welding arcs.