O46 - FOREMAN - $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

About the role

Supervises, assigns, coordinates and evaluates semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their skill, experience and job knowledge. Supervises and trains employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.

Breaks broad strategies down to practical action plans and ensures employees are trained to perform these plans. Responsible for complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all drawings, procedures, etc. Responsible for manufacturing, installation, operation, testing, and process operations that have a significant financial impact on the company's performance.

Supervises qualified trades staff; monitoring job and budget performance for all shifts. Supervises employees who install, operate and maintain the shipyard’s utility infrastructure piping systems that may include steam, compressed air, city water, gases, sewer, etc. May also supervise outside contractors who perform repairs and maintenance on these systems.

Set priorities and develop schedules. Allocates the resources needed to complete all new install and corrective maintenance tasks. Recommends training to enhance skill and productivity of employees, and assists in development of training procedures.

Requirements

An incumbent must possess a thorough technical knowledge of the trade in the area of responsibility, and a have a solid educational base, generally gained through successful completion of the Apprentice program or the equivalent in education and training.

The candidate must be able to supervise the work of others, motivate and train employees, and possess strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Depending on area, specific technical, medical and physical requirements may apply, such as radiation worker or asbestos worker qualifications.

May be required to physically access tight, low or high spaces, involving climbing, kneeling, stooping, standing, etc. Depending on area assigned, the job may involve exposure to extreme weather and other environmental conditions encountered in shipbuilding and manufacturing, including noise, fumes, chemicals, moving and energized machines and systems, etc.

Must be able to work a variable work schedule including overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree OR Apprentice Certification OR High School and 4 years combined manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience OR Associate Degree in a Trade/Technical and 3 years of relevant manufacturing, shipbuilding, trade and/or military experience

Skills

• Able to read and communicate construction and installation drawings to others
• Knowledgeable of the International Plumbing & Mechanical Code
• Knowledgeable of B-31 power piping codes
• Experience working with live systems
• Well organized and astute with time management
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter, requiring limited supervision
• Strong safety record and working knowledge of shipyard safety requirements
• Strong Computer Skills – Word, Excel, SAP
• Understanding of and familiarity with pipe standards and specifications
• Knowledge of welding SMAW, GTAW and SAW
• Analyzes workforce, material, equipment requirements, and coordinates the piping work plan requirements

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to Foreman new hires.

Pay

The anticipated salary range is $92,000.00 to $117,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.