Welder Foreman (Channelview, TX)

Welder Foreman (Channelview, TX)

The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such to join metal parts, such as pipe or metal plates as specified by layout, blueprints, work orders, welding procedures or oral instructions through the application of heat or electric arc-welding equipment, etc. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables in a safe manner, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated cost. This position may be required to maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Indirectly supervises the work of welders in the Operations Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Austin Industrial's policies & procedures and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies:

• Perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Functional Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet
• Recruit hourly trade personnel
• Execute "Look Ahead" schedules
• Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources
• Logistics planning
• Execute project Work Plans
• Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives
• Training
• Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies
• Safe workplace
• Quality of work

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs daily construction surveillance at project site, including welding, structural and civil inspections.
• Observe and report construction progress.
• Writes daily reports based on observations made.
• Reports discrepancies to Project Manager.
• Coordinates code compliance inspections per client specifications and State laws.
• Maps welds to be performed.
• Flags welds for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)
• Performs NDE's when required
• Fully inspects all welds prior to and immediately after hydro.
• Witness hydro of welded piping and/or vessel - Effectively interfaces with client QA personnel

Planning:

• Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase
• Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans
• Execute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Cost Performance:

• Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
• Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding
• Execute hourly time card reporting
• Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day.

Scheduling:

• Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.
• Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work.

Quality Management:

• Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained.

Relationships:

• Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere
• Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs
• Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals
• Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules.

Safety:

• Conduct Tool Box and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention
• Enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and is constantly alert to all safety conditions.

Technical:

• Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
• Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities
• Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner
• Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings
• Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman's Daily Control
• Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners' hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

To inspect welds must be an AWS CWI or ASNT Level II Technician.

Flags welds for Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

Must be familiar with

• PT (Liquid Penetrant Testing)
• VT (Visual Testing)
• UT (Ultrasonic Testing)
• RT (Radiography Testing)
• MT (Magnetic Particle Testing)

Education no minimum education requirements.

Experience 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred

Certifications/ Licenses: NCCER, a valid Driver's License and TWIC Card.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

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