Field Foreman/Welder - Travel

About PTS:

• Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh.
• We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii.
• We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes.
• We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.
• At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do.
• We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications.
• Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations.
• We believe in good quality and on-time delivery. We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.
• Why Choose PTS?

Positive Work Culture:

• PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members.

Professional Development:

• PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement.
• PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company.

Intellectual Satisfaction:

• Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is an exciting endeavor.

Our Core Principles Service:

• The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service.
• We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers.

We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group. Planning and Problem Solving:

• Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity.
• We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach.
• We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods.

Personal Development:

• Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development.
• Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.

We are currently looking to hire a full-time Foreman/Tank Builder Job Duties:

• • Foreman are responsible for providing site supervision and site-based senior leadership of a PTS construction project. • Acts as point of contact with customer, vendors and subcontractors on site. • Works to maintain Safety, Quality and Productivity. • The Field Foreman is responsible for understanding the contract scope of work and for the identification of field-initiated scope changes (change orders). • Provides leadership regarding Safety on the jobsite.
• Fosters a Safety Culture within the crew. • Provides leadership regarding Quality on the jobsite.
• Eliminates “go-backs”, rejected or sloppy work. • Enhances field productivity.
• Consistently perform projects under budget and on time. • Balances customer satisfaction with profitability of the project.
• Keeps customers happy yet protects the company regarding scope changes and barrier time. • Provides craft knowledge and experience to the crew.
• Expertise in several areas of PTS specialty work (welding, structural erection, tank repair, new tank construction, rigging etc.) • Evaluates field employees and identifies those who are candidates for promotion.
• Provides guidance and training to assist in their development.
• Communicates the employee evaluation information to Construction Managers and HR. • Assists Construction Managers and HR in recruiting field workers. • Responsible for the care and maintenance of all tooling and equipment, and immediately calling equipment off rent when no longer needed • Utilizes experience and skills to identify opportunities for improvement of company practices and resources. • Represents PTS in a professional, positive light to customers and employees. • Provides a positive contribution to pre-construction planning effort. • Communicates well with the support staff (i.e.
• Design, Purchasing, PM, Admin) • Knows and understands the estimated manhours and scope on projects prior to job start.
• Works with PM in tracking progress weekly (Field Labor Reports). • Works with Safety Specialist, Construction Administration and HR to assure that employees assigned to upcoming or ongoing work have received the necessary training and certifications.
• This may include safety training, DOT, OQ, welder testing, and site-specific requirements. • Completes all necessary paperwork i.e. – daily time sheets, safety and quality audits, customer required paperwork, equipment inspections etc. • Advises Project Management of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties; assists in resolving such problems, as required. • Provides complete, final, project paperwork to Design Group at end of projects for creating of the Final QC Book.
• Requirements Have great communication and organization skills.
• The ability to solve problems and suggest improvements to our systems. Have excellent attendance and show up to work on time every day.
• The willingness to learn.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to authorize background checks.
• Have no criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be willing to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
• Be willing to submit to pre-hire, random, and post-incident drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to weld is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with annual reviews Health, Dental and Vision insurance 401k with company match Great culture of teamwork, learning and development.

Paid Time Off (accruing immediately) You’ll be part of a team where YOU matter To Apply:

• If interested, complete the job application from our website at www.phillipstank.com/careers .
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Powered by JazzHR