Piping Foreman
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
Interested in this position?
Create a free account to apply with AI-powered matching
Quick Summary
Piping Foreman is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems in a central plant, including boiler, chiller, and cooling tower installation, coil connections, pumps, and heat exchanger.
Required Skills
Job Description
Job Title: Piping Foreman Department: Piping & Plumbing
Grade: High level Journeyman or Master Supervisor: Piping & Plumbing Superintendent
$37 - $45 per hour Full-time
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid training
POSITION SUMMARY
Directly responsible for and have experience with all phases of central plant construction including boiler, chiller, and cooling tower installation, coil connections, pumps, and heat exchangers. Oversees manpower on job site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Read plans to perform necessary work
Perform layout
Supervises manpower
Maintain a complete set of tools
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for company assets used on job site
Make purchases at local supply houses following Company procedure
Hold a valid driver license
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship in specified field preferred.
Journeyman gasfitter’s license
Minimum two+ years of commercial piping experience as a mechanic.
Experience with control valve, two-way valve, and three-way valve installation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents
Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions and approaches to problems
Complete knowledge of hydronic piping including copper pipe, soldering and brazing, and screw/weld pipe fabrication.
Able to pass sample weld/brazing test, if required
Able to perform mathematical calculations
Knowledge of tools and equipment needed to complete a job
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to lift up to 60 pounds
Spend long periods of time standing
Ability to climb ladders to perform work
Work in high elevations
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodic travel to multiple job locations
May be subjected to inclement weather and hazardous working conditions
Work weekend or night-time duty, as needed
NOTE
This job description describes the reporting relationship, the essential functions of the job (duties/tasks/responsibilities), and additional job requirements including: education/experience, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical/mental job requirements. From time-to-time, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.