SIPA GENERAL FOREMAN - Austin industrial - McIntosh, Alabama

About Austin Industrial

 Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. 

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial. 

Position Summary

Austin Industries is seeking an experienced SIPA General Foreman to provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for Scaffolding, Insulation, Painting, and Abatement (SIPA) craft personnel on industrial construction, maintenance, and turnaround projects. The SIPA General Foreman is responsible for ensuring all work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards.

This position serves as a front-line leader responsible for workforce management, productivity, quality control, safety performance, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience managing SIPA crews in refinery, petrochemical, power, chemical, or manufacturing environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Direct and supervise SIPA Foremen, Leadmen, and craft personnel.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work activities to maximize productivity.
• Assign crews and resources based on project priorities and workforce capabilities.
• Monitor crew performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and development.
• Promote teamwork and accountability throughout the workforce.
• Participate in workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and staffing needs.

Project Execution

• Oversee all SIPA activities including:
• Industrial scaffolding
• Mechanical insulation
• Protective coatings and painting
• Surface preparation
• Fireproofing
• Abatement activities (where applicable)
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract requirements and project schedules.
• Coordinate labor, tools, equipment, and material requirements.
• Review work packages, drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Identify potential delays and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules.

Safety Leadership

• Champion Austin Industries' safety culture and expectations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning sessions.
• Ensure compliance with:
• OSHA regulations
• Client safety requirements
• Austin Industries safety policies
• Lead Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and hazard assessments.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safe work practices.
• Promote proactive hazard identification and mitigation.

Quality Control

• Ensure SIPA work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Verify proper installation of scaffolding systems.
• Monitor insulation installation quality and compliance.
• Ensure painting and coating applications meet required standards.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel and client representatives.
• Address deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support inspections and turnover documentation activities.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate work activities with:
• Operations
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Safety
• Quality departments
• Attend planning, scheduling, and coordination meetings.
• Assist in developing work plans and execution strategies.
• Monitor project progress and workforce productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Client Relations

• Serve as a primary field contact for client representatives.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Provide status updates and progress reports.
• Resolve field-related issues professionally and efficiently.
• Ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Cost & Productivity Management

• Monitor labor productivity and crew performance.
• Minimize rework and material waste.
• Track project progress against schedules and budgets.
• Assist management in identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure resources are utilized efficiently.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 8–10 years of industrial SIPA experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or foreman experience.
• Proven experience leading large industrial craft workforces.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Scaffolding systems
• Industrial insulation
• Industrial painting and coatings
• Surface preparation
• Fireproofing systems
• Industrial maintenance and construction practices
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Blueprints
• Drawings
• Specifications
• Project schedules

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Craft Certification(s)
• NCCER Industrial Supervisor Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Scaffold Competent Person Certification
• NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector Certification (preferred)
• Industrial Insulation Certification
• Experience in:
• Refining
• Petrochemical
• Chemical processing
• LNG facilities
• Power generation
• TWIC Card preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Leadership Skills

• Strong team leadership capabilities
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Ability to motivate and develop employees
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent decision-making abilities

Technical Knowledge

• Scaffolding construction and safety requirements
• Mechanical insulation systems
• Industrial coatings and painting practices
• Surface preparation methods
• Fireproofing applications
• Abatement and environmental compliance practices
• Industrial construction scheduling and coordination

Communication Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to interact with clients and management personnel
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to deliver safety and productivity meetings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding structures.
• Ability to walk long distances across project sites.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators when necessary.

Work Environment

This position may be assigned to:

• Refineries
• Chemical Plants
• Petrochemical Facilities
• Power Plants
• Manufacturing Sites
• LNG Facilities
• Industrial Construction Projects
• Turnaround and Shutdown Projects

Work schedules may include:

• Day and Night Shifts
• Overtime
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Extended Turnaround Schedules
• Travel Assignments

Key Competencies

• Safety Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Workforce Development
• Quality Management
• Client Focus
• Accountability
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Productivity Management
• Schedule Execution
• Cost Control
• Continuous Improvement

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  No Third-Party Inquiries Please

• This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (e.g., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Accessibility Note

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