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EGC

Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Newport, KY · On-site

$22.75 - $29.75/hr

Oversee structural steel erection, pipe support installation, fabrication, rigging and layout work. * Coordinate with millwrights, pipefitters, welders and other trades to maintain workflow.

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What is the difference between Pipe Rigging vs Pipe Fitting?

AspectPipe RiggingPipe Fitting
Primary RoleAssembling and installing pipe systems using rigging equipmentConnecting, installing, and repairing pipe components
CertificationsRigging certifications, OSHA safety trainingPipefitting certifications, OSHA safety training
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, industrial plantsIndustrial facilities, plumbing systems
Tools & EquipmentRigging gear, cranes, hoistsWrenches, pipe cutters, threading machines

While both Pipe Rigging and Pipe Fitting involve working with pipes, Pipe Rigging focuses on the installation and movement of pipe sections using rigging equipment, whereas Pipe Fitting emphasizes connecting and assembling pipe components. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role in the industry.

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Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Ironworker Foreman - Newport, KY

Messer Construction Co.

Newport, KY

$22 - $29/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Messer Construction rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description

EGC Construction, an operating unit of Messer Construction Co., is currently seeking an Ironworker Foreman with commercial/industrial experience to join the team.
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. EGC is proud to be a 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.
What You Will Do:
  • Lead and oversee field crews responsible for structural steel erection, rigging, setting and support activities associated with industrial piping projects.
  • Act as the primary on-site leader for ironwork operations, coordinating daily tasks, managing crew performance, and collaborating with project management to maintain smoot jobsite execution.
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to crew members.
  • Read and interpret structural drawings, piping supports, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Oversee structural steel erection, pipe support installation, fabrication, rigging and layout work.
  • Coordinate with millwrights, pipefitters, welders and other trades to maintain workflow.
  • Enforce all safety regulations, including fall protection, rigging standards, and hazard controls.
  • Complete Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and incident reports as required.
What You Will Bring:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 8+ years of ironworking experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or foreman role.
  • Strong working knowledge of industrial piping environments, including pipe supports and structural steel interfaces.
  • OSHA 10 certification
  • NCCER Ironworker or Rigging Certification preferred.
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 visit our website at https://www.egcconst.com/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.
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