Tie-In Foreman-IP Proposal

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is contingent upon contract award

Overview:

The Tie-In Foreman oversees all tie-in welding operations on midstream pipeline construction projects. This role is responsible for leading tie-in crews, coordinating with bending, coating, welding, and lowering-in teams, and ensuring all tie-ins meet engineering specifications, safety requirements, and client standards. The Tie-In Foreman reports directly to the Superintendent and works closely with inspectors and project managers to maintain quality, production, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs tie-in welders, helpers, labor hands, and operators.
• Assigns tasks for alignment, fit-up, cleanup, grinding, and prep work.
• Ensures tie-ins are completed safely and efficiently to maintain project flow.
• Trains crew members on proper procedures and safe work practices.
• Reviews alignment sheets, isometric drawings, bend data, and weld maps to plan tie in sequence.
• Coordinates daily with the Welding Foreman, Bending Crew, and Coating Crew to prep tie-in locations.
• Communicates with operators to dig and shape bell holes correctly for safe access and welding.
• Ensures all tie-in areas allow for safe welder positioning, venting, and equipment placement.
• Oversees pipe alignment, gap, high-low adjustment, and bevel conditions before welding.
• Ensures proper support of pipe using skids, slings, and cribbing for safe tie-in welding.
• Works closely with welders to maintain heat control, interpass temperatures, and proper sequencing.
• Confirms all tie-ins meet project specifications, API 1104, and client quality standards.
• Enforces safe trench entry, bell hole safety, and confined space awareness.
• Ensures proper shoring, benching, or sloping is in place for welders and helpers.
• Maintains safe access/egress, ventilation, and no-ignition zones.
• Participates in JSA meetings and provide task-specific hazard recognition.
• Ensures tie-ins pass all visual inspection criteria before NDE/X-ray.
• Works directly with CWI/API inspectors to address any issues immediately.
• Monitors and document weld numbers, welder IDs, repairs, and acceptance rates.
• Ensures coating crews have adequate space and conditions to complete field joint coating.
• Coordinates use of excavation equipment, welding equipment, grinding tools, and vacuum lifts.
• Ensures tie-in locations have all required tools, wedges, clamps, shims, and consumables.
• Maintains an organized and safe work area with controlled access around the tie-in.
• Tracks daily tie-in progress and report production to the Superintendent.
• Identifies potential delays (terrain, weather, pipe stress, access issues) early.
• Adjusts crew assignments to maintain required production rates.
• Assists in planning ahead for upcoming tie-ins to ensure continuous workflow.
• Serves as the field communication point for tie-in-related issues.
• Solves alignment challenges, pipe stress issues, or space-limited fit-ups.
• Coordinates with survey, welding, bending, and lowering-in crews to maintain flow.
• Communicates clearly with inspectors and project managers regarding readiness and progress.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years pipeline experience, with at least 3 years supervising tie-in crews.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance:

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.