Electrical Foreman, Marine Vessel Construction Lead

Austal USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to drive production schedules and oversee electrical installations on vessels under construction. You will prepare material take-offs, monitor stock levels, and ensure compliance with Austal QA standards and Class/Flag requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with Supervisors and contractors, and continuous cost/weight savings. The position requires 5+ years of electrical experience in marine/manufacturing settings, strong

Qualifications

• At least 5 years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing industry.
• Strong planning and monitoring abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage personnel.
• Proven supervisory experience and people management skills.
• Effective cross-department communication and collaboration.
• Solid knowledge of Class/Flag requirements and maritime standards.
• Capable of planning to schedule and budget while overseeing a large workforce.
• Extensive experience with Marine AC/DC systems, control and automation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Supervisors.
• Oversees electrical installation on vessels under construction.
• Responsible for the preparation of material take-offs.
• Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of adequate stock levels.
• Ensuring correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards and Class/ Flag requirements.
• Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Supervisors and outside contractors.
• Accountable for monitoring resource levels and the distribution of these resources.
• Assisting with maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal’s Safety Policies and regulations are followed.
• Accountable for ensuring that all supervisors under their control are complying to the ten fundamental rules of supervision.
• Provide input on a weekly basis at production meetings regarding: Schedule status of assigned tasks; Performance status of assigned tasks; morale; safety; cost savings; weight savings; milestone achievement.
• Ensure all timesheets are processed and allocated daily.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and followed, particularly in relation to: Health and Safety; Quality Assurance; Provide motivation, maintain morale and minimize confrontation.
• Review and recommend on pay rates in conjunction with supervisors.
• Maintain succession plan. Identify key personnel and implement training programs.
• Input and maintain cost savings, weight savings, and production improvements.

Skills

People management

Supervisory skills

Planning & monitoring

Communication across departments

Class/Flag knowledge

Marine AC/DC systems

Troubleshooting AC/DC systems

Budgeting & scheduling

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Austal USA in Mobile, AL is seeking an Electrical Supervisor to drive production schedules and oversee electrical installations on vessels under construction. You will prepare material take-offs, monitor stock levels, and ensure compliance with Austal QA standards and Class/Flag requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork with Supervisors and contractors, and continuous cost/weight savings. The position requires 5+ years of electrical experience in marine/manufacturing settings, strong