Industrial Piping Foreman
📍 Lynchburg, VA
Join a Employee-Owned Company with 80+ Years of Success
Become part of a growing, employee-owned company with more than 80 years of proven success. Southern Air, Inc. is committed to developing our employees and delivering high-quality service to clients across Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina.
We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career opportunities in a team-focused environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $22- $45/ per hour
The pay range for this position is included in the job description. The listed range represents the broader pay scale for the role. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Southern Air offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical plan with company HSA contributions
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance options
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
Southern Air is seeking an experienced, career-minded Industrial Piping Foreman to lead field crews on industrial projects. This role is responsible for overseeing piping installations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise piping crews to complete projects safely and on schedule
- Read and interpret blueprints and P&ID schematics
- Plan, assign, and coordinate daily and upcoming work activities
- Oversee installation of industrial piping systems, including boilers, chillers, and cooling towers
- Coordinate with subcontractors and other trades on-site
- Perform and oversee rigging of piping systems and heavy equipment
- Ensure workmanship meets company standards and customer expectations
- Maintain clear communication with project management and field teams
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial piping foreman role
- Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems and installation practices
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&ID schematics
- Experience with outages, rigging, and crew leadership
- Proven ability to schedule work and manage crews effectively
- Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, copper, and weld pipe
- Knowledge of fitting take-offs for screw and weld fittings
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including drug and background checks
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed
Tools & Requirements
- Must have standard hand tools required for the trade
- Dependable, safety-focused, and team-oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Skills & Abilities
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of safe work practices and proper equipment use
- Ability to communicate effectively with teams and leadership
- Professional, adaptable, and organized in a field environment
- Commitment to delivering quality workmanship
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is a field-based role that may include:
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Driving to and between job sites
- Frequent standing, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working with construction materials, tools, and equipment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Air, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Ready to Lead Your Career Forward with Southern Air?
Apply today and become part of a company where your leadership, craftsmanship, and ownership truly matter.
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