Shipfitter Foreman (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1417)

Colonna's ShipyardNorfolk, VA
$33 - $42Onsite

About The Position

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Shipfitter Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA. This position supports operations on our 2nd shift. Relocation support available on a case-by-case basis, up to $5,000. This is a first-level on-site supervisory role that assigns, coordinates, trains, and evaluates a team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel according to their ability, experience, and job knowledge to support production in ship repair/industrial fabrication operations. The position is located on-site in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. The position may require limited travel.

Requirements

  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Registered Apprentice (grad) or HS and at least 6 years related trade experience (in the trade to be supervised).
  • Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform multi-pass, all position fillet and butt welds using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding).
  • Must have knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and NAVSEA code/requirements (MIL-STD-1688 & MIL-STD-1689).
  • Must have experience in new fabrication/new construction.
  • Must have ability to understand job specifications, drawings, and corresponding technical references.
  • Must have regular, reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

  • Some previous supervisory/mentoring experience (such as make-up supervisor) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manages key activities in the employee lifecycle for all direct reports (timekeeping, job assignments, training, performance management, coaching/counselling, supervision, etc.) and ensure employees have all necessary tools, equipment, work procedures, etc. to work safely and efficiently.
  • Breaks broader production strategies down to practical action plans to support safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals while providing constant monitoring of job sites.
  • Evaluates job sites and work environments prior to work starting to ensure safe project set ups and efficient work evolutions.
  • Responsible for understanding and complying with all technical aspects of the job including adherence to all contract requirements, drawings, procedures/work instructions, etc.
  • Provides daily updates to management to support POD development and execution.
  • Review project specifications/SOWs and order all project materials in accordance with contract requirements and associated references.
  • Generates and submits production reports, meeting all technical/customer requirements, to management.
  • Ensure tools/resources are mobilized and demobilized from project appropriately, providing updates on damaged or lost equipment.
  • Responsible for project’s chemist certificate, daily CPs, and hot work permits.
  • Manages and initiates QA/Customer calls out and attends/executes TIP inspections.
  • May serve as backup/makeup to General Foreman, as needed.

Benefits

  • Relocation support available on a case-by-case basis, up to $5,000.
  • medical/dental/vision options
  • company paid disability insurances
  • 401k with match
  • legal services
  • company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO)
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