Blaster/Painter Foreman — Shipbuilding Leader

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pay for skills

Cutting-edge projects

Positive work environment

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Fourchon, LA is seeking a Blaster/Painter Foreman with 5+ years in shipbuilding/repair to lead craft teams, develop schedules, and ensure quality workmanship.

You will read drawings, supervise labor, and coordinate material resources to meet project deadlines. This role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, wear respirators when needed, and manage crew performance while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years shipbuilding/repair or 3 years continuous company experience in a similar position
• Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical guidance documents
• Must be able to work in confined/enclosed spaces and wear a respirator when applicable

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

Skills

Crew management

Shipyard supervision

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Labor estimation

Resource planning

Team collaboration

High energy

Job description

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Fourchon, LA is seeking a Blaster/Painter Foreman with 5+ years in shipbuilding/repair to lead craft teams, develop schedules, and ensure quality workmanship.

You will read drawings, supervise labor, and coordinate material resources to meet project deadlines. This role requires the ability to work in confined spaces, wear respirators when needed, and manage crew performance while adhering to safety standards.