Trenchless Pipe Bursting Foreman

Trenchless Pipe Bursting Foreman

Company Name: DL Glover Utilities

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Scale: $26.00+ Per Hour

Industry: Underground Utility Construction, Trenchless Rehabilitation, Water and Wastewater Pipelines

Position Summary

DL Glover Utilities is seeking an experienced Trenchless Pipe Bursting Foreman to lead field crews performing trenchless rehabilitation and replacement of water and wastewater pipelines.

The Foreman will be responsible for daily field operations, crew productivity, safety, equipment utilization, quality control, and coordination with project management and inspectors.

The ideal candidate will have hands on experience with static and hydraulic pipe bursting operations and a strong understanding of underground utility construction.

Key Responsibilities


* Crew Leadership: Lead and supervise pipe bursting crews and daily field operations.


* Trenchless Execution: Plan and execute static and hydraulic pipe bursting operations.


* Pit and Bypass Management: Coordinate launching and receiving pits, excavation, shoring, bypass operations, service connections, and restoration.


* Specialized Equipment Oversight: Operate and oversee pipe bursting equipment, including bursting machines, hydraulic power units, rods and stems, expanders, winches, and related equipment.


* Plan and Blueprint Literacy: Read and understand construction plans, profiles, specifications, work orders, and utility drawings.


* Pre Execution Verification: Verify pipe sizes, depths, alignments, access locations, and existing utility conflicts before beginning work.


* Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate daily activities with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, subcontractors, and other crews.


* Production and Quality Control: Ensure crews meet daily and weekly production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.


* Field Communication: Identify field conflicts or changed conditions and immediately communicate them to project management.


* Operational Reporting: Maintain accurate daily documentation of labor, equipment, materials, production quantities, delays, and field conditions.


* Equipment Maintenance: Ensure equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operated.


* Safety Enforcement: Enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, trench and excavation safety procedures, and confined space requirements.


* Daily Safety Meetings: Conduct daily safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses JHAs, and ensure proper PPE is used.


* Resource Planning: Coordinate material and equipment needs in advance to prevent production delays.


* Professional Representation: Maintain a professional working relationship with owners, inspectors, residents, and other stakeholders.


* Crew Development: Assist with training and developing operators, laborers, and other crew members.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)


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