Foreman-Mechanical (Piping, Sheet Metal, Plumbing) - Southland Industries Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew. May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Safety:

1. Facilitate a safe work culture.
2. Ensure crewmembers adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.
3. Conduct weekly “toolbox” talks.
4. Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.
5. Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
6. Complete incident and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.
7. Ensure work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.

Leadership & Supervision:

1. Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.
2. Assess competency and capability of each crew member. Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets required levels of quality and productivity.
3. Assign individual and crew tasks.
4. Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices. Facilitate mentoring of apprentices by journeymen.
5. Set and maintain work standards. Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive.
6. Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.
7. Perform related craftwork along with crew.

Planning & Scheduling:

1. Understand project plans and schedules. Ensure the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
2. Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.
3. Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.
4. Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.
5. Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.
6. Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
7. Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.
8. Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.

Quality Control:

1. Ensure that completed work meets standards. Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
2. Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.
3. Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems.

Administration:

1. Prepare reports as required.
2. Maintain foreman’s log or diary.
3. Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before any tasks are performed.
4. Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress.
5. Assist superintendent with completing quality reports.
6. Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records. Document late starts, early outs, and absences.
7. Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.
8. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

What you bring to the table:

• High school degree or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson
• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Strong planning and scheduling skills
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.
• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union.

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN 

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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