General Foreman Piping & Instrumentation

• Supervise and coordinate the activity of workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly and timely.

Qualification and Requirements

• Has worked in the mechanical field for typically seven years, three of which should be as a Journeyman in his/her craft
• Have a detailed understanding of construction scheduling
• Understand cost control and be able to implement successfully
• Follow oral and written directions
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches and plans
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
• Plan work and activities 
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy 
• Accurately apply mathematical skills 
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects 
• Reading and writing skills
• Recognize and report safety hazards 
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds 
• Work at heights without fear
• See well (naturally or with corrections) and distinguish colors

Key Responsibilities

• Works with and instructs crews on work activities
• Interprets written and/or oral orders, sketches and blueprints to coordinate activities of assigned workers, materials, equipment and tools
• Inspects quality of all work to ensure company standards and project specifications are met 
• Assists workers in their performance of assigned duties 
• Analyzes and resolves work related problems 
• Reviews material received at jobsite to ensure it is correct and not defective 
• Checks equipment to ensure proper working conditions 
• Maintains time and tracks production 
• Interprets and enforces company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations company policy to employees 
• May study schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job 
• May make cost estimates for contracts 
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel 
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees
• Be motivated and work safely and productively
• Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.
• Performs other duties as required