Position: FABRICATION TECHNICIAN FOREMAN 

Classification: FULL-TIME / NON-EXEMPT 

Location:  FRESNO, CA

Reports To:    FABRICATION & RENTAL MANAGER

Summary/Objective 

The role of the Fabrication Technician Foreman position is to ensure the field personnel are operating within the guidelines and rules as established by the company. The Foreman shall promote, enforce, monitor and assist in establishing any new or current policies for the Service Department.

Our expectation of the Fabrication Technician Foreman is for all the inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations performed on all boilers, pumps, and other equipment at client sites. The foreman oversees jobsites, coordinates manpower, helps process all required paperwork and work along with crew using tools when time permits or the project dictates. Be fully prepared to install the equipment called for on the job site under the RFM product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Vapor Power, Camus, Industrial Combustion, and others. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Functions: 

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Must be willing to attend trainings for boiler pressure vessel welders as the schedule permits. Will keep the adequate personnel informed of ongoing tasks and problems with new and existing projects.
• In general will do what it takes to make our company successful with the product lines we represent and the customers we serve. It is expected that this effort will complement and result in high quality build out and repairs of Skid Projects and the repair/installation of Boiler accessories and repairs.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends as needed.
• Will understand the requirements of ASME Code repairs and its impact on estimating, inspections, welding procedures and material control.
• Will attend all required bi-monthly safety meetings and training as requested.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must be certified in the 6G welding position and able to be certified as an employee of our company.
• Opening and inspection of boilers, with the understanding of the design and construction.
• Cleaning of the fire and watersides along with installing new gaskets. Performing refractory repairs and replacement.
• Capable of reading and understanding mechanical drawings. Along with the ability to make modifications to the equipment per these drawings.
• Capable of pipe fitting to ASME, state and local codes.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems. 
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual. 
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1.   Must have strong Communication skills

2.  Proficient in communications both verbal and written

3.  Interpersonal Skills

4.  Safety Focus

5. Critical Thinking/Evaluation

6. Reasoning skills

7. Ethical conduct & practices

8. Time Management

9. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

10. Flexibility

11. Timeliness

12. Initiative

13. Change Agent

Competencies

• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.  
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required. 
• Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.
• A valid driver's license is required.  Must be insurable with no major infractions.  Job will require some travel. 
• Must be a team player. 
• Must be able and willing to work the hours necessary to fulfill the needs and expectations of the position and our customers. 
• Must have the ability to provide some ASME boiler code application support as needed on the various boilers 
• Must display a willingness to learn, and to expand in the position. · 
• Must be very detailed in paperwork. · 
• Must have scheduling skills.· 
• Must have some computer skills.· 
• Other duties assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in internal and external environments which may include inclement weather conditions. Environment will or can include working with hot steam, liquids tight spaces and other conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, listen, bend, squat, walk, lift, pull, push, crawl, climb stairs and operate various equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours, weekends and occasional travel work as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

· Position requires 5-10 years’ experience in the industry.

· Completed High School diploma or equivalent

· Two years of technical school, community college or trade school

· Computer knowledge a plus.

· Basic mathematics, algebra and formula knowledge are required.

Preferred Education and Experience

· Position requires 5-10 years’ experience in the industry.

· Required: High school Diploma

· Desired: AA/BA/BS/MA degree in XX or related field, or X years related experience. 

· Experience with Low Emission burners and related equipment is a plus.

Other duties: 

Please note, this job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibility that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.