Repair Shop Foreman

• Direct and coordinate daily shop activities for cryogenic trailer and tank repairs, including welding, vacuum testing, piping, valve service, and insulation restoration.
• Assign work orders, monitor progress, and adjust priorities to maintain schedule adherence and throughput goals.
• Ensure repair and fabrication work complies with approved procedures, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and readiness for audits or inspections.
• Support Operations Manager with capacity planning, manpower allocation, and material needs.

• Enforce all OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, CGA, and ASME safety standards within the work area.
• Lead daily safety briefings, job hazard analyses, and lockout/tagout verifications.
• Ensure technicians use required PPE, follow hot work protocols, and adhere to confined space procedures.
• Report and investigate any incidents, near-misses, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain familiarity with Company safety policies and champion a “zero-incident” culture.

• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure repairs meet quality standards and regulatory specifications.
• Verify documentation accuracy for weld logs, pressure tests, vacuum results, and DOT inspection forms.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues, nonconformances, and repair deviations.
• Ensure all testing and sign-off activities are properly documented to maintain traceability and compliance.
• Support preparation for R-Stamp, ASME, and DOT audits and certification renewals.

• Supervise welders, fitters, mechanics, and helpers, providing clear direction and daily feedback.
• Conduct hands-on training in welding procedures, inspection methods, cryogenic safety, and repair documentation.
• Train technicians on cryogenic trailer systems and pressure vessel requirements, leveraging their existing DOT trailer/tractor maintenance experience.
• Evaluate individual performance and skill development, providing coaching or corrective action as needed.
• Assist the Operations Manager in maintaining the skills matrix, ensuring technician qualifications are up to date.
• Serve as a mentor to new hires and apprentices, modeling professionalism and technical excellence.

• Manage daily workflow to ensure timely completion of repairs, inspections, and testing.
• Identify process bottlenecks and collaborate with leadership to improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate time records, work order completions, and material usage reports.
• Support lean process improvements to reduce rework and improve resource utilization.
• Recommend equipment or tooling improvements to enhance productivity and quality.

• Support customer visits and inspections, providing updates on job status and repair details.
• Ensure work areas and repaired assets reflect the Company’s high standards of presentation and workmanship.
• Assist with job quoting and technical input as requested by Operations or Sales teams.
• Ensure all required paperwork (job travelers, inspection forms, photos, test reports) is completed accurately and on time.

• This is an onsite position based at 5435 West Mohave Street, Phoenix, Arizona 8504.
• Occasional travel may be required and would be on an as needed basis.

• Salary will be commensurate with experience
• Full-time position

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