Pipefitter Foreman - hth companies
Des Moines, IA
About the Job
Company Description:
hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.
Position Overview:
The Pipefitter Foremen will manage the day-to-day activities of a team of Pipefitter/Welders and is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of pipefitting performed at the assigned location.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Responsible for the supervision of a crew that works on cutting, assembling, installing pipes, and will operate tools and machines to grind, mill, and shape raw materials into a specified form, then assemble the final product.
- Organize crews, delegate job responsibilities, and verify that all appropriate equipment is available onsite to complete the job safely.
- Driving and pulling equipment to various regional locations.
- Engages with prospects and clients and vendors to determine their needs, recommending services that align with these requirements.
- Demonstrates the functionality and benefits of services tailored to customer needs, emphasizing practical value and application.
- Enforce jobsite safety to comply with all OSHA regulations and the hth companies' Safety Program
- Actively champions a positive workplace and safety culture.
- Acts as a liaison for all site leadership in their region and maintains positive client relations.
- Actively develops and maintains a high-performing team that is dedicated to customer service.
- Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Must have two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the construction/industrial field with some management experience.
- Class B CDL is preferred, but not required.
- Ability to use a variety of tools, which may include blowtorches, saws, pipe benders, and welding torches.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Working understanding of safety principles, practices, and procedures.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Office Suite or related software.
Personal Characteristics
- Ability to problem solve and develop solutions.
- Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed.
- Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
- Adaptable in methods used to complete task.
- Always have a support and teaching mindset.
- Ability to read, analyze, and address complex data or situations.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Excellent communication skills - maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and prospective employees alike.
- Willing to go the extra mile.
- Motivated to learn new skills.
- Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
- Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
- Shows up on time ready to complete work.
- Ability to work independently.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
- Ability to climb Ladders and stairways regularly throughout the work shift.
- Ability to observe conditions and others as safety attendant staying alert while seated for long periods of time as needed.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and other tools and equipment in a safe and controlled manner.
- Ability to perform inspections of site, tools, and equipment.
- Ability to perform behavioral observations focused on safety and process improvement.
- Ability to follow safety protocol and to report any incident, unsafe act, or unsafe condition immediately to the site supervisor and safety manager.
Training
- Must provide proof of successful completion of OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.
Benefits:
- Employer Supplemented Health Insurance.
- Employer Paid Life Insurance.
- Voluntary Vision and Dental Insurance.
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance.
- 401K (Company Match of 3%).
- Tuition Reimbursement.