Weld Shop Foreman

Gas Field Specialists, Inc. is an independent gas service company with offices located in New York and Pennsylvania. Exemplary customer relationships drive our growth and prosperity. GFS is committed to working safely, having pride and integrity in all aspects of our work, and respecting all coworkers and customers. By doing so, GOAL ZERO becomes attainable. The honesty, intelligence and commitment of our people are vital to GFS's mission.  We share pride in the Company and respect each individual's contribution at every level. 

Position Summary 

The Superintendent leads, directs, and coordinates both mechanical and civil project activities, and is responsible for

customer, subcontractor, and GFS personnel interactions.

Principle Responsibilities/Accountabilities 

• Oversees and makes decisions on the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality
• control, and employee staffing levels.
• Oversees work among assigned personnel to promote a coordinated project operation.
• Resolves issues regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, schedule and all other appropriate matters.
• Manages the overall site safety program as required and ensures subcontractor compliance with company standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Develops schedules and determines the sequencing of work.
• Communicates with owners, project managers, and engineers in connection with shop issues.
• Reviews prints and builds spool packages
• Manages work to ensure that it is welded in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
• Performs typical responsibilities of a supervisor requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and coaching employees and contractors.
• Supervisory responsibilities, including but not limited to tracking attendance, time off requests, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, termination.
• Ensures the development of subordinate staff by maintaining competent levels of training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people at different levels
• within the organization. Knowledge of welding codes.
• Ability to keep company proprietary information confidential.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and prints.
• Ability to analyze costs and operate efficiently with all aspects of a job.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and above average math skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people at different levels within the organization.
• Detail orientated with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work various schedules including nights/weekends and local/regional travel.

Specific Educational / Vocational Requirements 

• 5–8-year experience with projects, demonstrating the ability to lead multiple crews and finish projects on schedule.

Licensure And Certification 

• Valid Driver’s License. 

Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles, and is regularly exposed to extreme heat or cold, or temperatures consistent with outdoor weather.  

Disclaimer 

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. 
 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Gas Field Specialists, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  

Salary : $45,700 - $57,800