Tank Foreman

Company Overview:

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview:

The Tank (Erection) Foreman is responsible for supervising a crew that field erects, fits, welds, grinds, and inspects new steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures and that makes repairs to existing steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures. This position is a Supervisor role. The role directly reports to the Superintendent and routinely interacts with Erection Crews and Supervisors.

Responsibilities:

Pass pre-employment drug & alcohol screen.
•Willing and able to travel for work in forty-eight contiguous states. Has reliable transportation.
•Assists Superintendent with Scheduling, coordinating, and supervising activities for a crew at one worklocation.
•Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces etc.) as required.
•Assists in development of look ahead scheduling and progress reporting.
•Supervises and evaluates crew to ensure compliance with project directives.
•Ensure crew perform work in compliance with drawings, specifications, and procedures.
•Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
•Perform all work in accordance with approved for construction drawings and procedures furnished by thePMT.
•Ensure all Company processes, policies, and procedures are followed onsite.
•Ensure maintenance & upkeep of equipment at site.
•Train, coach, and mentor crew members in layout, rigging, fitting, and equipment operation.
•Work with precise limits or standards of accuracy.
•Unload fabricated steel products and tools from trucks.
•Operate electric and pneumatic power tools such as grinders, wire brushes, and chipping guns. Performbasic and preventative maintenance functions on power equipment.
•Use hand tools such as shovels, brooms, scrapers, hand brushes, files etc.
•Hook-on or move material around the field site by hand or with the assistance of a forklift or crane.
•Align, fit, and tack steel shapes together utilizing temporary erection gear, fit up (pry) bars, andsledgehammers.
•Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding used in steel plate construction.
•Set up, break down, and rig lifting equipment such as mobile cranes and fixed derricks.
•Set-up and use oxy-fuel or plasma burning equipment to cut or trim plate and structural steel.
•Perform welding operations to join the steel parts together in accordance with approved for constructionwelding procedures using SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and other processes.
CB&I Storage Solutions Production Position Description –Issued for Use (Revised 25-May-2021)
•Inspect, set up, use, break down, and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms (spider buggies),elevated work platforms, and staging.
•Lay out and install tank accessories according to drawings and procedures.
•Read, understand, and communicate tasks to be completed based on engineering drawings.
•Ensure all cargo are secured properly and communicated with drivers.
•Responsible for site management of consumables and materials.
Essential Experience, Certifications or Qualification Requirements
•Typically, 7+ years of relevant experience with 2+ years in a supervisor/superintendent role.
•Weld Qualification/Certification in multiple processes (FCAW, SMAW, SAW, etc.)
•English is required, Spanish is beneficial
•SIPP Training
•NCCCO Certified Equipment Operator
•CB&I Mobile Crane Safety Training
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to perform construction activities by hand or with the assistance of normal steel constructionequipment.
•Able to visually inspect work activities
•Ability to use the tools and equipment listed.
•Planning Skills
oPlans work, crew, and TES for the day ahead of time by days/weeks.
oFollow Schedule and progress, work-hours budgets, as planned.
oAbility to plan & deploy personnel per site requirement.
oResource planning - Personnel, Equipment and Tools Allocation/Requirement.
oUnderstands and follows Project Schedule.
oUnderstanding of work scope, work hour & plan for the project.
oWorks with management and client to manage safety schedule and Productivity.
oMaintains high Welder Utilization.
oEffectively assigns personnel.
oPlanning of Daily work.
oPreparation of lifting plan and implementation per lift plans.
•Communication Skills
oAble to fluently read, write, and speak English. Spanish is also beneficial.
oExcellent Internal Communication skills (HSE, QC, Management, HR etc.).
oAbility to communicate directions effectively verbally from supervisors and respond to questionsfrom managers and fellow workers.
•Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions topractical situations.
•Advanced understanding of:
oW-Sheet, WPS, and ITP
oRigging Procedures and Requirements
Basic Rigging Training is required.
Work with PMT to understand load type, offloading/loading plan, area compaction, andmain steel spacing plan for proper preservation.
Ordering/requesting tools/equipment for rigging.
Load carry & rigging problem-solving skills.
Able to conduct periodic inspections and maintain records.

oTank Bottom/Lapped Plate – layout and fit.
oTank/Sphere shell plate – erect and fit.
oTank fittings – layout and fit.

Local Requirements:

Safety: Works safely at all times, meets standards of safety awareness, and complies with safetyrequirements and proper use, operation, and handling of tools, equipment, and materials.
•Attendance: Meets all attendance standards.
•Technical Skills: Possesses knowledge and skills to do the job required within the defined schedule.
•Quality of Work: Effectively analyzes, organizes, and executes work to meet quality requirements.
•Teamwork: Interacts well with others, respects individuals, is helpful, and behaves in a professional,courteous manner.
Other Expectations and Requirements
•Special client requirements as needed (TWIC, Background Check, Site Specific Safety Courses, etc.)

Qualifications:

oStructural – erection and fit-up.
oCompression bar / Shell stiffener / Wind girder / Top Angle.
oOxy fuel cutting.
oRoof installation - all types.
oTank Builders scaffold – erection and use.
oWeld seam grinding.
oManlift / Scissor / Gondola / Spider Buggy Lift use, operation, and maintenance.
oSpecialized Tank Activities - Air Raise / Hydrotest / Seal / Pneumatic Testing, etc.
oQC Processes -ITPs, Specifications, Notifications, etc.
oConstruction Manuals and Sequences.
oCranes (grove/Terex, Liebherr, etc.) and their accessories for safe lifting.
oHow to do basic load calculations.
oHow to inspect lifting & safety tools / equipment’s.
oOperational & basic maintenance of all welding equipment.
oPreheat & PWHT requirements.
oCrane Signals.
oEquipment & tools operation.
oProgress, workhours & Cost budgets, performance, etc.
•Understanding of pipe erection and fit-up
•Able to:
oAccess elevated work platforms and scaffolds using ladders, stairways, or other designated accessways.
oClimb structures utilizing appropriate fall protection and available handholds and footholds.
oWork with precise limits or standards of accuracy.
oCompare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.
oUnderstand verbal instructions and written posted notices.
oComply with all written and verbally communicated safety rules and procedures.
oPerform general labor on construction sites.
oWork in confined spaces where respirators and fresh air equipment are utilized.
oMaintain and use personal protective equipment.
oPractice good housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
oPerform a variety of duties, which may often change.

Skills and Behaviors:

Physical Requirements

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing	C	Walking	F	Sitting	F
Pushing	C	Pulling	C	Climbing	F
Balancing	C	Bending	C	Stooping	F
Kneeling	C	Crouching	F	Crawling	F
Reaching	C	Handling	F	Fingering	F
Feeling	C	Vision	C	Hearing	C
Lifting (lbs.)		Carrying (lbs.)
0-10lbs	C	0-10lbs	C
10-20lbs	C	10-20lbs	C
25-50lbs	O	25-50lbs	O
50-100lbs	O	50-100lbs	O
100lbs+	O	100lbs+	O