Lead Shipyard Foreman: Weld, Rig & Safety Oversight

Weeks Marine; Bourg (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Shipyard Foreman at the Bourg, Louisiana Shipyard to oversee production, craft labor, and safe execution of shipyard activities for welders, fitters, riggers, and mechanics.

You will coordinate with superintendents, project managers, and vessel crews to keep repairs and fabrication on schedule. Lead safety initiatives, ensure quality workmanship, review lift plans, and manage yard operations while maintaining daily logs and progress updates.

Qualifications

• Marine Construction or Shipyard experience in a supervisory or lead role
• Strong knowledge of rigging, crane operations, and lift planning
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Experience supervising multi-craft industrial teams
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial, outdoor, marine environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Daily Crew Leadership — Assign tasks, set priorities, and supervise welders, fitters, riggers, and mechanics.
• Lift & Rigging Oversight — Review lift plans, oversee rigging setups, and coordinate with crane operators.
• Production Planning — Plan manpower, materials, and equipment; track progress against schedules.
• Quality Control — Inspect welds, fit-ups, alignment, and adherence to Weeks Marine standards.
• Safety Leadership — Lead JHAs, toolbox talks, and enforce OSHA, USCG, and company safety policies.
• Vessel Repair Coordination — Communicate repair status and sequencing with dredge/tug captains and project teams.
• Material & Equipment Management — Ensure tools, consumables, and rigging gear are staged and maintained.
• Documentation & Reporting — Maintain daily logs, timecards, safety documentation, and progress updates.
• Yard Organization — Maintain clean, organized work areas, laydown zones, and traffic paths.

Skills

Leadership

Rigging

Crane operations

Blueprint reading

Multi-craft supervision

Communication

Job description

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Shipyard Foreman at the Bourg, Louisiana Shipyard to oversee production, craft labor, and safe execution of shipyard activities for welders, fitters, riggers, and mechanics.

You will coordinate with superintendents, project managers, and vessel crews to keep repairs and fabrication on schedule. Lead safety initiatives, ensure quality workmanship, review lift plans, and manage yard operations while maintaining daily logs and progress updates.