Lead Structural Supervisor – Oil & Gas Fabrication

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC in New Iberia, Louisiana, seeks a Structural Supervisor to lead the fabrication team and oversee structural welding, fitting, and assembly in the oil & gas equipment sector.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with Engineering, Quality Control, and maintenance to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in structural fitting, welding, or fabrication within an industrial, manufacturing, or oil & gas environment.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication methods and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding symbols, and P&IDs.
• Experience overseeing structural fitting, welding, layout, and assembly operations.
• Knowledge of overhead crane operation, rigging procedures, and material-handling safety.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize manpower, production schedules, and multiple fabrication projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve production-related issues.
• Ability to enforce safety requirements and maintain quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, management, Engineering, Quality Control, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily structural fabrication operations, including welding, fitting, layout, and assembly activities.
• Assign work responsibilities and coordinate manpower to meet production schedules and departmental priorities.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, welding symbols, specifications, and production schedules to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Oversee the fabrication and assembly of structural components, including skids, platforms, guards, supports, and other structural assemblies.
• Monitor structural fitting, welding, and layout activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications.
• Inspect structural fit-ups, alignment, dimensions, and overall workmanship throughout the fabrication process.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve fabrication issues, drawing discrepancies, and quality concerns.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and manpower are available to support efficient production workflows.
• Monitor production progress and adjust work assignments as necessary to meet project deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and support to structural welders and fitters.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees to improve technical skills, productivity, and overall performance.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, workmanship, and adherence to company policies.
• Address performance concerns and assist with employee evaluations and disciplinary matters as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and effective communication within the Structural department.
• Coordinate with other department supervisors to ensure efficient movement of materials and completion of production activities.
• Enforce all applicable HSE guidelines, safety procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Ensure proper use of overhead cranes, rigging equipment, welding equipment, and other fabrication tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Attend production meetings and communicate departmental progress, challenges, and resource needs to management.
• Identify opportunities to improve fabrication processes, efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Welding

Fabrication

P&ID interpretation

Overhead crane operation

Safety compliance

Production scheduling

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC in New Iberia, Louisiana, seeks a Structural Supervisor to lead the fabrication team and oversee structural welding, fitting, and assembly in the oil & gas equipment sector.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with Engineering, Quality Control, and maintenance to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.