Pre-Fab Shop Foreman

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose and Scope

The pipe pre-fab shop foreman provides hands on leadership to the shop crew and improves field efficiency and quality by producing pre-fabricated material. The goal of this position is to reduce field install hours by pre-fabricating necessary material in a safe, efficient environment to meet the fast paced deadlines within our industry. The foreman will be responsible to schedule, monitor, and organize day to day work in the pipe pre-fabrication shop, as coordinated with field operations, VDC, and project management. The foreman is responsible to meet budget goals for each job, including minimizing waste and ensuring that all work is done accurately and in a timely manner.

Schedule

Normal work schedule

This will typically be a Monday through Friday role, working 40 to 42.5 hours a week, 8 to 8.5 hour days. The hours may vary as needed to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Daily

Fabricate piping and plumbing pre-fab assemblies correctly and accurately; lay out work according to spool drawings
Responsibilities to lead and clearly instruct shop crew(s) and ensure that their work is done correctly
Responsible to provide leadership to ensure that all equipment, shop operations, and personnel comply with safety regulations, provide training as required
Work collaboratively with all team members to implement solutions to problems
Utilize and instruct others in the safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment
Lead, train, and develop apprentices, providing instructions as required
Responsible for time entry for yourself and all additional personnel working in the shop
3 day maximum turn around on all material submitted by field mechanics

Weekly

Perform any and all other duties assigned/requested by field operations manager
Plan and organize jobs on a week to week basis to meet priorities, goals and material budgets

Monthly

Participate in project forecasts, progress, and/or pre-construction meetings as requested

Quarterly

Review department OKR’s and quantified outcomes

Annually

Participate in annual review
Assist in the evaluation process of shop crew

General

Interaction with BBI project managers and field foreman as if they are customers
Identify and implement cost effective procedures as appropriate
Participate in training opportunities (formal and informal) to stay up to date with relevant technology and techniques as well as to gain additional occupational knowledge
Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of shop equipment when needed
Supports and participates in the Unified Group, trade and peer groups, through attendance of training events, communication via email and responding to other members
Research and recommend procedures in the continuous improvement of the administratve support process
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends
Ability to work overtime, holidays, flexible hours, weekends and travel as necessary to accommodate our customer needs.

Organizational Relationship

The pre-fab shop foreman reports to the field operations manager
The pre-fab shop foreman supervises assigned man power and can perform documented verbal counseling if needed

Competencies Required for the Role

Managerial Competencies

Ability to time manage
Strive to engage in every activity in such a way that aligns with Blauch Brothers mission to “Enrich Lives”

Operational Competencies

Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment
Ability to execute decisions
Ability to problem solve
In depth knowledge of pre-fabrication procedures, equipment, and safety guidelines
Aptitude in math and geometry
Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints

People Competencies

Passionate - have the passion to enrich lives with what we do
Selfless - "we" before me
Ability to timely and accurately communicate across teams, with customers, and outside entities, with Blauch Brothers standards for professionalism and courtesy
Ability to communicate and report effectively
Willingness to push back, holds people accountable in a tactful way
Positive relationship with management
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Skilled listener

Financial Competencies

Ability to understand and quantify the impact of shop time

Technical Competencies

4-6 years of technical experience in a skilled trade (plumbing, welding, pipe-fitting, etc.)
Evolving - Continuous growth and improvement
Must have high attention to detail

Physical Requirements

Must be able to do moderate walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching; routinely lift and carry parts and equipment anywhere from 15-75 pounds; possess manual dexterity to complete projects in a craftsman fashion. The following capabilities are required but not limited to:

Able to see for the purposes of reading instructions, blueprints and other printed material

Ability to operate computer hardware

Able to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone

Able to communicate verbally so that others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone

Additional Requirements

Valid Virginia driver's license required along with an acceptable driving record, as defined by our insurer. Must have or pass an acceptabel criminal background check

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