Cold Outfitting Lead | Shipyard Production & Safety

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX, seeks an experienced Cold Outfitting Production Leader to oversee piping, electrical, ducting trades on newbuilding projects. You will direct shop floor activities, develop detailed schedules with the Project Manager, and ensure work is performed safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires seven years in shipbuilding or heavy industry, a degree in engineering or related field, and journeyman credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in shipbuilding or heavy industrial production with outfitting experience.
• Experience managing shop-floor workforce and complex schedules.
• Journeyman-level credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cold outfitting trades and schedules on newbuilding projects.
• Ensure safety, on-time, within budget and compliant with requirements.
• Coordinate with other outfitting groups to minimize space conflicts.
• Manage shop-floor workforce planning, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Track and report costs, schedule, and performance to the Project Manager.
• Drive risk mitigation and assist with drawings and turnover activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decisive

Detail oriented

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

Motivating others

Systematic thinking

Good judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Journeyman credential or equivalent

Tools

Outfitting quality systems

Material tracking systems

Computer systems

Job description

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX, seeks an experienced Cold Outfitting Production Leader to oversee piping, electrical, ducting trades on newbuilding projects. You will direct shop floor activities, develop detailed schedules with the Project Manager, and ensure work is performed safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires seven years in shipbuilding or heavy industry, a degree in engineering or related field, and journeyman credentials.