Shop Foreman - Boiler Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Shop Foreman - Boiler Operations provides hands-on supervisory leadership for

24-hour boiler plant operations at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency facility in

Cincinnati, Ohio. This role supervises boiler operators across three shifts and is

responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations in a federally

regulated environment.

The position serves as the on-site operator in charge for shift-based operations,

emergency decision-making, maintenance coordination, and day-to-day workforce

leadership. In addition to supporting continuous boiler and HVAC operations, the Shop

Foreman supports snow removal activities and takes on IDIQ task orders and related

projects that fit within the required skill set.

This role requires strong leadership in a high-paced operational environment, sound

technical judgment, and the ability to enforce safety, environmental, and site-access

requirements while maintaining accurate documentation and operational continuity.

Core Responsibilities

Operations & Shift Supervision

• Supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure

boilers, associated HVAC equipment, and auxiliary systems in a 24/7

environment.

• Assign shift responsibilities and ensure effective coordination across all three

boiler operations shifts.

• Maintain operational continuity, monitor plant status, and provide direct field

leadership to boiler operators and support personnel.

Personnel Management & Leadership

• Support interviewing and selection of employees and assist in drafting position

descriptions, performance standards, and performance appraisals as required.

• Resolve employee issues and grievances at the supervisory level and reinforce

company standards of conduct, attendance, and accountability.

• Lead training, coaching, and day-to-day supervision in a high-paced operating

environment.

Operational Control & Emergency Authority

• Act as the operator in charge for technical decision-making during abnormal

conditions, equipment issues, or emergency response situations.

• Approve overtime and adjust staffing or work assignments to support site

requirements and operational readiness.

• Analyze operating conditions and initiate immediate corrective actions when

plant reliability or personnel safety is at risk.

Maintenance & Testing

• Direct preventive maintenance activities, including washing and cleaning boilers,

tubes, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.

• Inspect and verify safety devices and controls, including low-water cutoffs,

safety valves, burner management systems, and combustion control systems.

• Coordinate troubleshooting, repairs, and follow-up maintenance to restore

equipment to safe operating condition.

Compliance, Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Ensure operations comply with OSHA requirements, EPA environmental

standards, and applicable ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

requirements for plant operations.

• Maintain oversight of plant safety procedures, including confined space entry

requirements for tight-access points such as 12 x 16 manways where

applicable.

• Enforce stop-work authority, safe work practices, and site-specific federal

access and security requirements.

Reporting, Documentation & Logistics

• Maintain accurate logs and records for plant conditions, fuel consumption, water

chemistry, operating issues, inspections, and corrective actions.

• Order and coordinate supplies, tools, chemicals, and equipment required to

sustain continuous plant operations.

• Support required contract, safety, maintenance, and environmental reporting for

the site and internal management.

IDIQ & Site Operations Support

• Support execution of IDIQ task orders and small projects aligned with the role's

operational and technical skill set.

• Coordinate snow removal operations and other site support functions as needed

to maintain facility operations.

Organizational Impact

This position strengthens Capital Brand Group's ability to maintain continuous,

compliant boiler operations at a federal facility, support responsive execution of IDIQ

and facility operations work, and provide reliable on-site leadership for safety,

maintenance, and personnel performance across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and IDIQ contract or task order management

preferred.

• Working knowledge of boiler operations, HVAC systems, and mechanical

equipment required.

• Prior leadership experience in a high-paced, operations-driven environment

required.

• Experience supporting federal facilities or regulated sites preferred.

• Strong understanding of safety management, preventive maintenance practices,

and operational compliance expectations.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Deep knowledge of burner management systems, combustion control systems,

and boiler water treatment principles.

• Ability to analyze mechanical and operational failures and initiate immediate

corrective actions.

• Working knowledge of confined space entry, industrial boiler safety procedures,

and field troubleshooting methods.

• Ability to maintain accurate operating records and communicate clearly with

operators, project management, and site stakeholders.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a high-pressure steam boiler plant and associated facility

spaces.

• Position is subject to extreme noise, dust, dirt, temperature variation, and

elevated ambient heat conditions.

• Frequent climbing, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching are

required.

• Must be able to frequently lift materials, parts, tools, or chemicals weighing 25

pounds or more, including lifting above shoulder height when required.

Federal Site Access Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required EPA site access, federal badging,

and any site-specific credentials required for unescorted access.

• Must successfully complete any background screening, onboarding, safety

orientation, and site access training required by the facility or contract.

• Must comply with all federal site security, drug-free workplace, safety, and

environmental requirements applicable to the assigned facility.

Capital Brand Group, LLC (CBG) is a full-service firm specializing in Construction, Facility Operation & Maintenance, Construction Management, Mechanical, Engineering, and Energy Services for public and private organizations. We are a fast-paced growing company, with opportunities for growth for our employees. CBG was for the third year in a row made the INC 500 list of 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America! Washington Business Journal selected CBG as a 2021 Best Place to Work in the DC Metro. As a company, and as individuals, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of conduct. We honor our agreements and are honest in our communications. Our relationships with clients, team members, and the community are based on openness, respect, and opportunities to help one another grow and succeed.

Company Description

Capital Brand Group, LLC (CBG) is a full-service firm specializing in Construction, Facility Operation & Maintenance, Construction Management, Mechanical, Engineering, and Energy Services for public and private organizations. We are a fast-paced growing company, with opportunities for growth for our employees. CBG was for the third year in a row made the INC 500 list of 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America! Washington Business Journal selected CBG as a 2021 Best Place to Work in the DC Metro. As a company, and as individuals, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of conduct. We honor our agreements and are honest in our communications. Our relationships with clients, team members, and the community are based on openness, respect, and opportunities to help one another grow and succeed.