Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is contingent upon contract award

Overview:

The Pipeline Foreman is responsible for supervising field crews in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of midstream oil & gas pipelines. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans, specifications, and regulations. The Foreman reports directly to the Superintendent and serves as the on-the ­ground leader for daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs pipeline crews, including operators, laborers, welders, fusers, and subcontractors.
• Assigns tasks daily based on the Superintendent's work plan and project priorities.
• Monitors crew performance, maintains productivity, and ensures quality standards are met.
• Conducts daily JSA meetings, toolbox talks, and ensure all crew members understand task-specific hazards.
• Enforces company and OSHA safety procedures, including trench safety, rigging, lifting, confined space, and PPE use.
• Stops any unsafe work immediately and correct hazards before resuming operations.
• Oversees excavation, stringing, bending, welding, coating, lowering-in, backfilling, and cleanup operations.
• Verifies ditch prep, bedding, depth-of-cover, and pipe handling meet client specifications.
• Coordinates with welders, inspectors, and operators to maintain workflow and minimize downtime.
• Assists with tie-ins, hydrotest preparation, pig launcher/receiver installation, and other facility-related tasks.
• Confirms all work is performed to drawings, alignment sheets, and project specifications.
• Monitors weld map progress, coating repairs, and joint integrity.
• Works closely with inspectors (CWI, NACE, API, Utility, Coating) to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensures proper installation of fittings, valves, sleeves, supports, and anchors.
• Acts as the field communication link between crew members, inspectors, and the Superintendent.
• Provides accurate updates on progress, production rates, and any delays or issues.
• Ensures crews understand daily goals, safety expectations, and quality requirements.
• Coordinates and direct the movement and usage of excavators, dozers, side-booms, tampers, vacuum lifts, and trucks.
• Ensures equipment is operated safely and within its limits.
• Tracks material needs (pipe, fittings, skids, mats, fuel, supplies) and notify the Superintendent ahead of shortages.
• Completes daily timesheets, equipment logs, material usage reports, and production quantities.
• Documents issues such as delays, weather impacts, equipment breakdowns, and changes in scope.
• Maintains accurate foreman-level paperwork required by the client.
• Troubleshoots field challenges in real time (terrain issues, water in ditch, access problems, etc.).
• Adjusts crew assignments and equipment usage to maintain consistent workflow.
• Keeps production moving while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs tie-in welders, helpers, labor hands, and operators.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years oil and gas pipeline experience (midstream preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, and alignment sheets.
• Hands-on knowledge of pipeline construction processes and equipment.
• A proven track record of safe, efficient field supervision.
• Ability to maintain documentation and communicate clearly with management and inspectors.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• N/A

Security Clearance:

• N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment. Travel may be required based on business demands.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.