Blaster/Painter Foreman

Location: Fourchon, LA

About the role

A Blaster/Painter Foreman is responsible for directing his/her workforce in the successful implementation of craft-specific activities as it relates to associated shipbuilding and/or repair functions.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates related craft activities.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets and other essential records.
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical guidance documentation.
• Ensures material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available.
• Maintains work schedules; works overtime as needed to minimize project delay.
• Meets with other members of production management to coordinate craft efforts.
• Optimizes efforts to produce a high-quality work product consistent with Company standards.
• Trains and motivates workforce to result in high levels of productivity.
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions and remedial actions.
• Delegates work as required to maintain level workloads.
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5’.
• Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable.

Qualifications

Five (5) years shipbuilding/repair or three (3) years of continuous Company experience in a similar position preferred.

Skills

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques.
• Well-organized supervisor with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.
• Works well with other craft supervisors.
• Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude.
• Able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules.
• Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction/repair.
• Has good general knowledge of shipbuilding/repair activities.