Blaster/Painter Foreman

LED FastStart•Golden Meadow, LA

About The Position

A Blaster/Painter Foreman directs the workforce in successfully carrying out craft-specific activities related to shipbuilding and/or repair. The role coordinates craft work, maintains plans and schedules, ensures needed labor and materials are available, and works with production management to coordinate efforts. The foreman promotes quality and productivity, trains and motivates workers, and addresses personnel, equipment, and facility issues. The position may require working overtime, in confined or enclosed spaces, at elevations greater than five feet, and while wearing or working with a respirator when applicable.

Requirements

Possess in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques.
Be a well-organized supervisor with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.
Work well with other craft supervisors.
Exhibit high energy and maintain a good attitude.
Be able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules.
Be familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction and repair.
Have good general knowledge of shipbuilding and repair activities.
Be able to work in confined or enclosed spaces.
Be able to work or climb at elevations greater than five feet.
Be able to wear or work with a respirator when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Five years of shipbuilding or repair experience, or three years of continuous Company experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate related craft activities.
Develop, review, and maintain construction plans, schedules, budgets, and other essential records.
Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other technical guidance documentation.
Ensure material and labor resources needed to accomplish tasks are readily available.
Maintain work schedules and work overtime as needed to minimize project delays.
Meet with production management members to coordinate craft efforts.
Optimize work to produce high-quality results consistent with Company standards.
Train and motivate the workforce to achieve high productivity.
Address daily personnel, equipment, and facility issues; develop viable solutions and remedial actions.
Delegate work as required to maintain level workloads.