Electrical Foreman

Austal•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for overseeing the implementation of production schedules, monitoring and maintaining schedules in conjunction with Supervisors, and ensuring the successful execution of electrical installations on vessels under construction. This role involves preparing material take-offs, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards and class/flag requirements. The Foreman also manages the distribution of information and direction to supervisors and outside contractors, monitors resource levels, and ensures safe working practices and compliance with Austal’s Safety Policies. Additionally, the role includes providing input at production meetings, processing timesheets, maintaining morale, and contributing to cost and weight savings initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED Required
At least 5 years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing industry required
Display a good working knowledge of planning and monitoring.
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent people management skills
Demonstrate previous supervisory skills
Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and within own department
Demonstrates sound knowledge of Class/ Flag requirements
Able to prioritize workload and effectively control various projects under construction concurrently
Ability to plan to a set schedule and budget, make decisions, problem solve, work to deadlines, and control a substantial workforce
Extensive experience in Marine AC and DC system, control and automation.
Experience in troubleshooting, testing and commissioning AC and DC systems.
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Supervisors.
Oversees electrical installation on vessels under construction.
Responsible for the preparation of material take-offs.
Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of adequate stock levels.
Ensuring correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards and Class/ Flag requirements.
Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Supervisors and outside contractors.
Accountable for monitoring resource levels and the distribution of these resources.
Assisting with maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal’s Safety Policies and regulations are followed.
Accountable for ensuring that all supervisors under their control are complying to the ten fundamental rules of supervision.
Provide input on a weekly basis at production meetings regarding: Schedule status of assigned tasks, Performance status of assigned tasks, morale, safety, product improvement, cost savings, weight savings, milestone achievement.
Ensure all timesheets are processed and allocated daily.
Ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and followed, particularly in relation to: Health and Safety, Quality Assurance.
Provide motivation, maintain morale and minimize confrontation.
Review and recommend on pay rates in conjunction with supervisors.
Maintain succession plan.
Identify key personnel and implement training programs.
Input and maintain cost savings, weight savings, and production improvements.