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Ironworker (Structural) Foreman

Matrix Service, Emporia, VA, United States


Job Functions

Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its Core Values.

Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

Coordinate the inventory of power tools, equipment and hoses for Structural crew.

Analyze complex structural ironwork projects and recommend alternative strategies to complete the same project.

Review project status reports prepared by the general foreman and reallocate resources to ensure projects are completed on time.

Knowledge of applicable safety and code standards specific to the structural ironwork trade, including OSHA standards.

Maintain Safety Accountability Procedures.

Assure that a high quality of work is being maintained.

Review individual crew daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for compliance, and attend weekly crew safety meetings to ensure all employees are engaged in discussion.

Have good supervisor skills for managing crews.

Promote a strong safety culture within the crews supervised.

Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.

Perform all other job‑related duties as requested by supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum of four (4) years or more of refinery maintenance/turnaround or construction experience.

Knowledge of structural iron repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance methods, practices, and procedures.

Must be able to pass the Craft Skills Test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.

Must have a good understanding of Matrix Service policies and procedures.

Completed the Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training, S.T.A.R.T. Class, and client/site specific training.

To obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program.

Subject to random drug screenings.

Must be able to complete the Matrix Service Safety training and client/site specific training.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the DISA drug testing program.

Physical Requirements

Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.

Will talk and hear to communicate.

Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform precision adjustments of machinery parts and piping systems.

Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull objects, materials, piping, and tools.

May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.

Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Must be capable of working outside in the elements, including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of up to 12 hours a day.

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel‑toe boots.

Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

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 notice from the Department of Labor.

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