Field Tank Foreman (Traveling)

About the role

Advance Tank and Construction builds large-capacity, steel-erected storage products across the continental United States and is looking for a traveling Field Tank Foreman. The position involves directing and supervising crews on tank construction and repair projects, with extensive travel and significant time away from home. It is an at-will position.

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 in building tanks while keeping the project schedule.
• Work alongside 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 job site to complete each project successfully.
• Work with safety and quality control personnel to ensure safe construction.
• Perform construction and repair work within the budget and care for and maintain job-site equipment.

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 supervise and train 5 to 15 employees; ability to lift objects of 70 to 100 pounds repeatedly, climb ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Able to read blueprints, work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks; good interpersonal skills and hygiene.
• Background check required.

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Pay range of $44.00 to $48.00 depending on experience and capabilities.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, 401K and health and dental insurance.
• Monday to Friday schedule, often ten hours a day, with overtime required; working hours may be dictated by the customer.