Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA)
Company: Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators
Role summary
Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA) is a full-time role at Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators in Long Beach, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-06. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Assistant Foreman/Tank Builder (PTS-CA)
- Company
- Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators
- Location
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-06
Come join a growing company that builds essential infrastructure and offers competitive pay and benefits! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and grow within the fabrication and construction industry. No degree is required, just a solid work ethic and a desire to build.
Job description
About PTS: Trusted, Responsive, and Nationwide
Phillips Tank & Structure (PTS) is a growing, team-oriented, nationwide tank construction company with headquarters in Braddock, Pennsylvania, just outside of the City of Pittsburgh. We have over 190 employees and branch offices in Texas, California, Kentucky, and Hawaii. We specialize in designing, engineering, repairing, and constructing above-ground metal storage tanks and related structures, including welded tanks, bolted tanks, and geodesic domes. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels.
At PTS, our commitment to our customers shapes everything we do. We have served companies across an array of industries, handling new tanks, repairs, and modifications. Our collective methodology, industry knowledge, and exhaustive range of abilities permit us to meet one-of-a-kind needs of our customers as they react to industry expectations. We believe in good quality and on-time delivery. We provide an excellent working relationship based on integrity and professionalism.
Why Choose PTS?
Positive Work Culture: PTS employees experience a healthy blend of creativity, accountability, motivation, and improvement through team-based interactions with peers and other group members.
Professional Development: PTS is a growing company with many opportunities for advancement. PTS' systems-based approach to training and development helps employees quickly find the path to success in our company.
Intellectual Satisfaction: Being part of a team that executes unique and challenging projects throughout the country and actually builds something is an exciting endeavor.
Our Core Principles
Service: The primary expectation for all employees at PTS is to focus on service. We are called to serve our customers as well as our co-workers and suppliers. We endeavor to build a cohesive team of employees who care about the well-being of the group.
Planning and Problem Solving: Planning and problem solving should be utilized to achieve productivity. We will strive every day to be organized and efficient in our approach. We will always look for better ways to achieve results rather than propagating inefficient or inaccurate methods.
Personal Development: Every employee should assist in the development of co-workers just as each employee should pursue their own personal development. Mentor and teammate relationships lay the groundwork for future growth and rewards.
Assistant Foreman
Long Beach, CA area
Phillips Tanks and Structure is looking for a full time Assistant Foreman to join its growing team in the Signal Hill, CA area.
Job Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
Assist the Foreman in coordination of projects and other crew members to provide optimum service
Assist the Foreman with being a point of contact with customer, vendors, and subcontractors on site
Represent PTS (Phillips Tank & Structure) in a professional, positive manner to customers and employees
Understand and assist in the allocation of individual job tasks in relation to the skill set of the crew member, allocated budgeted hours, and job sequence
Facilitate harmonious working relationships with crew members to prevent problems and conflicts
Perform regular job site observations (safety and quality) to provide direction for all crew members
Act as an intermediary between crew members, keeping them advised of policies, procedures, and requirements of PTS and the Foreman
Ensure that employees follow proper safety policies and procedures
Works to maintain a high standard of Safety, Quality and Productivity
Establish supervisor level of understanding of all assigned projects
Understand and follow drawing packages
Mentor less experienced crew members. Specifically, SSI (Short Service Industry) and SSC (Short Service Company)
Supervise and provide instruction on a variety of tasks, equipment, and tools
Proficiently operate all tools on jobsite including power tools, air tools, welding equipment, testing equipment, and safety equipment
Proficiently setup and operate weld machines, generators, and air compressor
Proficiently operate heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and aerial lift
Knowledge of crane operations and use including rigging and signaling
Understand and assist in the care and maintenance of all tooling, equipment
Understand and assist in receiving, inspecting, and inventorying of all material.
Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly jobsite.
Assist Foreman with trailer inventory requirement.
Timely submits accurate, neat, and orderly documentation (as required)
Responsibility to present the Foreman assigned to the project, completed JSA and daily equipment inspection documentation, AF to delegate at discretion
Responsibility to diligently complete S309 Weekly Safety Checklist documentation for
Project Job Book and Safety record
Requirements Have great communication and organization skills.
The ability to solve problems and suggest improvements to our systems.
Basic Computer Skills. I.E. Excel, Word, Office, Data Base Operation a plus.
Have excellent attendance and show up to work on time every day.
The willingness to learn.
Be at least 18 years old.
Be able to lift 50 lbs.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be eligible to work in the United States.
Be willing to authorize background checks.
Have no criminal convictions for dishonesty, sexual misconduct, violence, or acts of terrorism.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Be willing to authorize motor vehicle driving record checks.
Be willing to subm