What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at John Wood Group?
- Works with and instructs scaffold crews on work activities
- Interprets written and/or oral orders, sketches and blueprints to coordinate activities of assigned workers, materials, equipment and tools
- Inspects quality of all work to ensure company standards and project specifications are met
- Assists workers in their performance of assigned duties
- Analyzes and resolves work related problems
- Reviews material received at jobsite to ensure it is correct and not defective
- Checks equipment to ensure proper working conditions
- Maintains time and tracks production
- Interprets and enforces company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations company policy to employees
- May study schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job
- May make cost estimates for contracts
- Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills
- Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees
- Be motivated and work safely and productively
- Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.
- Performs other duties as required
- Has worked in the mechanical field for typically seven years, three of which should be as a Journeyman in his/her craft
- Have a detailed understanding of construction scheduling
- Understand cost control and be able to implement successfully
- Follow oral and written directions
- Comprehend blueprints, sketches and plans
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
- Plan work and activities
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
- Accurately apply mathematical skills
- Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
- Reading and writing skills
- Recognize and report safety hazards
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds
- Work at heights without fear
- See well (naturally or with corrections) and distinguish colors
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
