Marine Structural Steel Foreman

Summary of duties – The Marine Structural Steel Foreman has a background in marine structural and plate metal fabrication/repairs/welding environment along with supervisory experience in a Shipyard/Welding Shop. They will supervise and coordinate activities of employees working in Shipyards and Weld Shops. The Marine Structural Steel Foreman will be responsible for daily operations in Shipyards/Welding Shop and assisting the Marine Structural Steel Superintendent/Supervisor with all tasks. They must be able to interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders. They will establish and adjust work sequences to meet work completion schedules, analyze and resolve work problems and maintain and submit time records. They study schedules and estimate worker/hour requirements for job completion.

Specific description of duties –

• Must be thoroughly familiar with marine construction and shipyard work and all types of industrial cutting, burning and metal bending shop tools to include safe use and maintenance.
• The Marine Structural Steel Foreman shall demonstrate clear leadership and development of subordinate employees. Fosters continuous improvement and continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to read blueprints on new and repair work, fitting, cutting, proficiency with a cutting torch (Oxy/ace and Plasma), rolling, bending large steel also necessary and use of hand tools, etc
• Supervise employees by providing training, safe working condition and PPE environment, necessary tools, and equipment to meet customer requirements within budget. Must have safety a top priority.
• Candidate must have the strong ability develop, train, and lead subordinates.
• Experience with precisely interpreting NAVSEA approved structural drawings or similar blueprints.
• Achieves manufacturing excellence by establishing and communicating goals, coaching, evaluating performance and developing people.
• Provide technical training related to maintenance, process systems and safety standards.
• Maintain safety and environmental health within the facility.
• Provide support and direction for good manufacturing, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Leads rotating shift schedule and supervise welding and maintenance personnel daily activities.
• Leads employees in safety, productivity, efficiency, process improvement and quality.
• Performs any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization's mission, objectives and goals.
• Overtime, to include weekend work, and travel outside the local areas is routinely required but not guaranteed.

Education / Specialized training –

• HS diploma or GED may be required depending on varying contract stipulations; certificate documentation required for listed education
• Must have experience in Marine Repairs/Construction and be able to interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
• Must be proficient in SMAW< OSS Steel to HY-100 < Stainless - FCAW - GMAW