Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY at Messer Construction in Newport, Kentucky

Job Description:

Description

EGC Construction is proud to be part of the Messer family of companies and we are committed to building what matters most for our customers and transforming the communities in which we live.

EGC employs more than 120 skilled craft workers that focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction. We offer general, commercial and industrial construction including electrical work, millwrights, pipe fitters and structural steel detailers.

Headquartered in Newport, Kentucky and have been servicing local, regional, and international clients since 1978. EGC is committed to safety and the continuous improvement of our safety systems. We have received national safety awards as a result of our performance.

We are currently seeking an Ironworker F oreman with Commercial/Industrial Construction experience to join our team.

What You Will Do:

Provide supervision for -

• Rigging structural steel, rigging of equipment and pre-engineered metal building erection


• Connect and bolt-up of structural steel


• Detail work on structural steel, such as installation of bar joist, bridging, decking, and handrail


• Welding of structural steel (stick welding) preferred


• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and regulations associated with industrial steel industry


• Using required tools to perform daily tasks as needed

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• OSHA 10 Certified, preferred, OSHA 30 will be required with in the first 90 days


• Computer skills including ability to update daily logs, send and receive emails, schedule updates and time entry


• Candidates must have transportation and good communication skills


• Be willing to work within a 50 mile radius - Ability to travel is a plus


• Be able to work in a variety of seasonal and weather conditions

Abilities:

• Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating capabilities.


• Ability to read drawings and specifications.


• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs., seeing and reading


• Ability to develop and update a work plan for a project start to finish


• Ability to lead a crew from 2 to 15+

EGC is a merit shop contractor supporting a Team working environment. All Team members will be required from time to time to perform other duties they are qualified to perform, outside of this job description and their normal work function.

All EGC employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. EGC Construction may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

We provide an excellent and comprehensive compensation package with unlimited opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you would like to join our team of employee-owners and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career, please apply online ( EGC Construction Careers ).

EGC Construction is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

EGC is committed to a diverse workforce.