Structural Supervisor

Duke; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Structural Supervisor to oversee the fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural steel on vessels. The successful candidate will lead structural trades and ensure safety and quality throughout the process.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong welding knowledge, and a minimum of 7 years in structural steel fabrication or fitting. The position offers opportunities to work closely with Project Management and various trade supervisors. Duke is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication or fitting experience.
• Strong welding knowledge is essential, including practical understanding of SMAW and FCAW.
• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience leading steel or structural trades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day structural steel fabrication, fitting, and installation activities.
• Review engineering drawings and translate design intent into clear direction.
• Promote and enforce all Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong commitment to safety

Welding knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College-level technologist education or trades training

Job description

The Structural Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural steel components on vessels under construction, repair, or refit. This role provides hands‑on leadership to structural trades while ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and production schedules. The Structural Supervisor works closely with Production Management, Engineering, Project Management, and other trade supervisors to ensure structural work is properly sequenced and integrated with mechanical, electrical, and outfitting scopes. The ideal candidate brings strong steel‑shop experience, solid welding knowledge, and proven supervisory capability in marine or heavy industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day structural steel fabrication, fitting, and installation activities in accordance with approved drawings and work packages.
• Review engineering drawings (digital or printed), nesting plans, and work instructions; translate design intent into clear, practical direction for crews.
• Act as a hands‑on working supervisor, leading by example while coordinating structural crews, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with other trade supervisors to manage shared work areas, sequencing, access, and interdependencies across disciplines.
• Promote and enforce all Health & Safety policies and procedures; lead toolbox talks, participate in incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor progress against schedule, identify risks or delays, and proactively propose solutions to Production Management.
• Oversee and support welding, fitting, cutting, and forming operations, ensuring workmanship meets quality, class, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with short‑term planning including manpower allocation, equipment needs, material readiness, and daily/weekly work planning.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management for employees; participate in employee development, interviews, and progressive discipline as required.
• Maintain required documentation related to completed work, safety, manpower, and production activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and QA/QC to resolve drawing issues, field changes, and quality concerns.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet project deadlines and support broader yard operations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support ship construction and repair operations.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to safety with demonstrated experience enforcing safe work practices.
• High school diploma required; college‑level technologist education or trades training preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands‑on structural steel fabrication or fitting experience, preferably in a marine shipbuilding or ship repair environment or, alternatively, in heavy industrial fabrication.
• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience leading steel or structural trades.
• Strong welding knowledge is essential, including practical understanding of SMAW, FCAW, cutting, forming, and fitting processes.
• CWB and/or Red Seal certification is preferred but not required; demonstrated competency and experience are prioritized.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, nesting plans, and CAD‑based documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Duke Marine Technical Services Canada Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment so our employees can perform their jobs well and reach their full potential. We encourage everyone to apply to our job postings, including members of the four designated groups.

If you require accommodations for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Duke encourages applications from all qualified candidates, and we appreciate all responses.