Shipfitter Foreman - Steel America (Job ID: 666) Job at Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., Norfolk, VA

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  • Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Shipfitter Foreman - Steel America

Purpose:

Steel America, a division of Colonna's Shipyard, is seeking a Shipfitter Foreman to support operations at our site in Norfolk, VA.

*Relocation support available on a case-by-case basis, up to $5,000.

Position Summary:

First level on-site supervisory role that assigns, coordinates, trains, and evaluates 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 onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production/operations. Position may require limited travel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Key responsibilities include:
  • 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.
Additionally, position will:
  • 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.
Required Qualifications :

  • 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.

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

Travel Requirements:
  • Minimal Travel; 10% or less.
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
  • Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
  • May ride ships at sea for extended periods
  • Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
  • Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
  • Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
  • While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
  • Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
  • Frequent use of respirator.
  • Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding, cutting, or working with molten metal.

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family - These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonna's Shipyard Inc., and its divisions, are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Additionally, Colonna's Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Contract work, Apprenticeship, Work visa, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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