Welder Foreman - Steel America (Job ID: 1462)

Colonna's Shipyard•Norfolk, VA

28d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Welder Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA. This is a first-level on-site supervisory role responsible for assigning, coordinating, training, and evaluating a team of semi-skilled and skilled trades personnel 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 Bachelors 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), GMAW (Gas 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 industrial fabrication/new construction.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in welding automation.
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.
Experience performing visual inspections of welds and fit ups preferred.
Ability to perform GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and SAW (Submerged Arc Welding) preferred.
Experience or certification in welding NDT preferred.
CWI certification 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.