Barge Repair Supervisor — Structural & Welding Lead

LAD Services of Louisiana, LLC; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LAD Services of Louisiana, LLC is seeking an experienced Barge Repair Foreman to oversee daily repair operations in a shipyard environment in Morgan City, LA. You will supervise crews performing structural repairs, welding, fitting, and general maintenance.

The role requires reading drawings and specifications, coordinating manpower and equipment, ensuring safety and quality workmanship, and delivering progress updates to management.

Qualifications

• Experience in barge repair, shipyard operations, or marine construction.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and repair instructions.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily barge repair activities.
• Direct crews performing structural repairs, welding, fitting, and general maintenance.
• Review job scopes, assign work, and monitor project progress.
• Ensure repairs meet quality standards, project specifications, and deadlines.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and job priorities.
• Enforce company safety policies and shipyard safety procedures.
• Communicate project updates, manpower needs, and potential delays to management.
• Maintain accurate job documentation and daily progress reports.

Skills

Experience in barge repair

Welding

Crew supervision

Leadership

Communication

Job description

LAD Services of Louisiana, LLC is seeking an experienced Barge Repair Foreman to oversee daily repair operations in a shipyard environment in Morgan City, LA. You will supervise crews performing structural repairs, welding, fitting, and general maintenance.

The role requires reading drawings and specifications, coordinating manpower and equipment, ensuring safety and quality workmanship, and delivering progress updates to management.