Blaster/Painter Foreman

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Blaster/Painter Foreman with strong shipbuilding/repair leadership to guide craft teams in executing technical tasks safely and efficiently.

You will read construction drawings, develop schedules and budgets, ensure materials and labor are available, and coordinate with production management to minimize delays while upholding quality standards. This role requires experience, the ability to work in confined spaces, and readiness to train and motivate workers to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years shipbuilding/repair or 3 years continuous company experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work/climb elevations above 5' and wear a respirator when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates related craft activities.
• Develops and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets, and records.
• Reads construction drawings and technical guidance documents.
• Ensures materials and labor resources are available to complete tasks.
• Maintains work schedules and works overtime to minimize delays.
• Meets with production management to coordinate craft efforts.
• Optimizes productivity while upholding company standards.
• Trains and motivates workforce for high productivity.
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions.
• Delegates work to maintain workload balance.

Skills

Craft supervision

Resource planning

Scheduling

Team coordination

Productivity motivation

Shipbuilding knowledge

Reading drawings

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Blaster/Painter Foreman with preferably at least 5 years shipbuilding/repair or 3 years of continuous Company experience in a similar position. The candidate will direct their workforce in the successful implementation of craft-specific activities as it relates to associated shipbuilding and/or repair functions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years shipbuilding/repair or 3 years of continuous Company experience in a similar position preferred
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces
• Must be able to work/climb in elevations greater than 5'
• Must be able to wear/work a respirator when applicable

SKILLS

• Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques
• Well-organized supervisor with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling
• Works well with other craft supervisors
• Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude
• Able to perform labor estimates and develop associated manpower schedules
• Familiar with standard marine practice and general specifications for construction/repair
• Has good general knowledge of shipbuilding/repair activities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and coordinates related craft activities
• Develops, reviews, and maintains construction plans, schedules, budgets and other essential records
• Can read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other technical guidance documentation
• Ensures material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available
• Maintains work schedules; works overtime as needed to minimize project delay
• Meets with other members of production management to coordinate craft efforts
• Optimizes efforts to produce a high-quality work product consistent with Company standards
• Trains and motivates workforce to result in high levels of productivity
• Addresses daily personnel, equipment and facility issues; develops viable solutions and remedial actions
• Delegates work as required to maintain level workloads