Address performance issues professionally and escalate disciplinary matters according to company policy.
Maintain effective communication with employees across shifts and departments.
Coordinate with Materials/Warehouse personnel to ensure required pipe, fittings, flanges, valves, and other components are available.
Monitor material usage and help prevent waste, damage, and loss.
Ensure tools, welding machines, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment are properly maintained and available for production.
Report equipment problems and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
Review daily and weekly production schedules and establish priorities for the fabrication team.
Communicate production status, delays, manpower requirements, and material shortages to management.
Track spool completion and production performance.
Participate in production planning meetings and provide realistic completion estimates.
Maintain accurate shift reports, production records, and other required documentation.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of experience in pipe spool fabrication, oil and gas manufacturing, industrial construction, or a related field.
Previous supervisory or lead experience in a fabrication environment.
Strong understanding of pipe fabrication, fit-up, welding, and spool assembly.
Ability to read and interpret piping isometric drawings, fabrication drawings, weld maps, and material specifications.
Knowledge of welding processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, or FCAW.
Working knowledge of dimensional requirements, tolerances, weld symbols, and piping components.
Understanding of OSHA and general industrial safety requirements.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and meet demanding production schedules.
Experience working with ASME, B31.3, API, AWS, or other applicable industry standards.
Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy, and specialty piping materials.
Experience in high-pressure or process piping fabrication.
Previous experience working with quality management systems and inspection requirements.
Welding or pipe-fitting certifications are a plus.
Experience supervising multiple crews or shifts.
Physical Environment
This position is a manufacturing role with most of the work performed in our shop, which is a heavy construction and fabrication environment.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to varying non-climate-controlled conditions, as this is a manufacturing environment.
Must be able to withstand at least 10 hours of standing and walking.
Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, stoop, squat, and crawl into awkward spaces.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include natural or corrected close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must possess the ability to work in a team environment with regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Must be able to follow all safety protocols.
About GASTECH ENGINEERING LLC
Oil & Gas116 employeesFounded 1988
GasTech Engineering is a private engineer-to-order oil-and-gas process-equipment manufacturer serving energy clients worldwide.