Field Tank Foreman - Steel Storage Tanks

About the role

Advance Tank, a construction company that builds large-capacity steel storage tanks across the continental United States, is hiring a Field Tank Foreman for its jobsite in Texas City, TX. The foreman directs, supervises and trains a crew of 2 to 15 workers in building and repairing tanks, and must be able to work alongside welders and laborers on the manual work. The position requires a background check and hair follicle drug screening.

Key responsibilities

• Read blueprints to determine and outline the construction sequence for tanks.
• Oversee, direct, maintain and train a crew of 2 to 15 workers while keeping the project on schedule.
• Work side by side with welders and laborers on the manual work of building tanks.
• Prepare paperwork for the regional office and customers covering progress and payroll.
• Work with customers, inspectors, suppliers and others at the jobsite to complete projects successfully.
• Work with safety and quality control personnel to ensure safe construction.
• Perform construction and repair work within the budget presented.
• Care for and maintain equipment at the job site.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in construction or repair of large storage tanks, bins, silos, clarifiers and other steel plate fabricated products.
• Knowledge of safety requirements for building tanks, including in a large plant environment.
• Ability to direct, supervise and train 5 to 15 employees; ability to work on multiple tasks under deadlines while staying calm.
• Good interpersonal skills and hygiene.
• Able to lift objects weighing 70 to 100 pounds repeatedly, climb ladders to height and work in confined spaces.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the United States and spend significant time away from home, working outdoors in all weather, often 10 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with overtime required.

Required skills

• Knowledge of generators, rectifiers, welders, air compressors, automatic welding equipment, cranes and similar equipment, including certifications for some.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Paperwork for a supervisory position, Microsoft Office Suite and construction scheduling software.

What we offer

• Pay range of $48 to $55 depending on experience and capabilities.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 401K and health and dental insurance.
• An employment-at-will position.