Gas Utility Construction Foreman

Precision Pipeline Solutions•Pittston, PA

4h•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a foreman you will need to have complete supervision of the jobsite field operations which include, daily production, quality control, equipment maintenance and labor/subcontractor management. This also includes having proficient Safety skills, Quality workmanship and a Trustworthy reputation to provide the utmost degree of value in every task that you perform. A Foreman is required to perform construction labor and supervisor duties. This will include but not limited to digging trenches and/or ditches, backfill and compacting in addition to skilled technical work that is related to the installation, maintenance, and operation of natural gas facilities which will be performed under the general foreman. With Precision Pipeline Solutions in New Windsor, New York, you’ll be working for one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies in the natural gas and electric utility contracting industry. Our mission at PPS is to be the premier provider of the development and implementation of single source, multi-dimensional, problem-solving techniques, driving the most effective SOLUTIONS to our utility clients. Our customers will choose us because of our diverse expertise, quality workmanship and reputation to provide the utmost degree of value. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as delegated to meet the ongoing needs of PPS.

Requirements

Holds all UGI operator qualifications and 3-5 years' experience as a gas foreman.
Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.
Must have the ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Sitting or standing for prolonged period of time required
Effective communication skills and ability to speak clearly with team members
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to act with integrity and respect of personal and public property
Ability to work in all types of weather
Ability to be a self-starter

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and manage construction tasks according to priorities and plans.
Assure all paperwork is filled out and handed in daily such as tailboards, billing spreadsheets, material/subcontractor tickets, DOT pre-trips inspections, QA/QC self- audits and timesheets.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the installation and repair of underground gas facilities.
Guide your crew with the construction and installation of natural gas mains and service lines utilizing various pipe joining methods.
Manage and monitor all crew members attendance and work ethic. If an employee has poor performance a PIP or write up must be performed immediately.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards associated with working around natural gas, heavy equipment at/near trenches and all the additional safety precautions.
The ability to navigate through the gas operations manual associated with each task that is being performed.
Operate construction equipment such as, Excavators, Skid Steers, Loaders, Etc.
Make sure your crew is maintaining the cleanliness of all company owned and rented vehicles/equipment. In addition, all the fluids need to be checked prior to operation and any fitting that requires grease needs to be checked and/or greased daily.
Inventory and inspect all vehicles and equipment daily to assure the maintenance and service is up to date. At the end each shift, it’s the foreman’s responsibility to assure everything is secured and safe on the jobsite and/or yard.
Lift/carry materials and performs other duties involving the use of hand and power tools.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Adhere to the safety standards as defined by Precision Pipeline Solutions, safety standards and procedures.
Proper utilization of your Stop Work/Time Out Responsibility, this needs to be utilized when there is a change in work conditions that hasn’t been communicated, when equipment is improperly used, or even if there is a lack of knowledge for a task that is being performed.
Pass all required OQ qualifications that are required to perform each task.
If any required OQ is failed upon requalification, the employee will be responsible to schedule training and testing which will be on their own time. In addition, the current pay rate will be decreased until all required OQs are obtained.
Conduct yourself in a safe manner and be mindful of team members safety as well
Ability to work independently and part of a team environment