Rate: $40 USD per hour
Description
About Austin Industrial
Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial .
SIPA General Foreman: Position Summary
Austin Industries is seeking an experienced SIPA General Foreman to provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting, and Abatement (SIPA) craft personnel on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. The SIPA General Foreman is responsible for ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards.
This position serves as a front-line leader responsible for workforce management, productivity, quality control, safety performance, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience managing SIPA crews in refinery, petrochemical, power, chemical, or manufacturing environments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
Direct and supervise SIPA Foremen, Leadmen, and craft personnel.
Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work activities to maximize productivity.
Assign crews and resources based on project priorities and workforce capabilities.
Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and development.
Promote teamwork and accountability throughout the workforce.
Participate in workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and staffing needs.
Project Execution
Oversee all SIPA activities including:
Industrial scaffolding
Mechanical insulation
Protective coatings and painting
Surface preparation
Fireproofing
Abatement activities (where applicable)
Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements and project schedules.
Coordinate labor, tools, equipment, and material requirements.
Review work packages, drawings, specifications, and project plans.
Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules.
Safety Leadership
Champion Austin Industries' safety culture and expectations.
Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning sessions.
Ensure compliance with:
OSHA regulations
Client safety requirements
Austin Industries safety policies
Lead Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and hazard assessments.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices.
Promote proactive hazard identification and mitigation.
Quality Control
Ensure SIPA work meets project specifications and quality standards.
Verify proper installation of scaffolding systems.
Monitor insulation installation quality and compliance.
Ensure painting and coating applications meet required standards.
Work closely with Quality Control personnel and client representatives.
Address deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Support inspections and turnover documentation activities.
Planning & Coordination
Coordinate work activities with:
Operations
Maintenance
Engineering
Safety
Quality departments
Attend planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
Assist in developing work plans and execution strategies.
Monitor project progress and workforce productivity.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Client Relations
Serve as a primary field contact for client representatives.
Maintain positive working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Provide status updates and progress reports.
Resolve field-related issues professionally and efficiently.
Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.
Cost & Productivity Management
Monitor labor productivity and crew performance.
Minimize rework and material waste.
Track project progress against schedules and budgets.
Assist management in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure resources are utilized efficiently.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 8-10 years of industrial SIPA experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or foreman experience.
Proven experience leading large industrial craft workforces.
Strong knowledge of:
Scaffolding systems
Industrial insulation
Industrial painting and coatings
Surface preparation
Fireproofing systems
Industrial maintenance and construction practices
Ability to read and interpret:
Blueprints
Drawings
Specifications
Project schedules
Preferred Qualifications
NCCER Craft Certification(s)
NCCER Industrial Supervisor Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Scaffold Competent Person Certification
NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification (preferred)
Industrial Insulation Certification
Experience in:
Refining
Petrochemical
Chemical processing
LNG facilities
Power generation
TWIC Card preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Leadership Skills
Strong team leadership capabilities
Effective conflict resolution skills
Ability to motivate and develop employees
Strong organizational and planning skills
Excellent decision-making abilities
Technical Knowledge
Scaffolding construction and safety requirements
Mechanical insulation systems
Industrial coatings and painting practices
Surface preparation methods
Fireproofing applications
Abatement and environmental compliance practices
Industrial construction scheduling and coordination
Communication Skills
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to interact with clients and management personnel
Strong reporting and documentation skills
Ability to deliver safety and productivity meetings
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying conditions.
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding structures.
Ability to walk long distances across project sites.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary.
Work Environment
This position may be assigned to:
Refineries
Chemical Plants
Petrochemical Facilities
Power Plants
Manufacturing Sites
LNG Facilities
Industrial Construction Projects
Turnaround and Shutdown Projects
Work schedules may include:
Day and Night Shifts
Overtime
Weekends
Holidays
Extended Turnaround Schedules
Travel Assignments
Key Competencies
Safety Leadership
Strategic Planning
Workforce Development
Quality Management
Client Focus
Accountability
Team Building
Problem Solving
Productivity Management
Schedule Execution
Cost Control
Continuous Improvement
Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.
Accessibility Note
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Qualifications
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Valid State ID
TWIC Card
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
