Offshore ISP Foreman

Bilfinger North America; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Supervisor to lead insulation, scaffolding, painting, and surface preparation activities on offshore projects. You will direct daily work for ISP crews, conduct pre-job meetings, toolbox talks, and JSAs, and ensure all work complies with customer specs, procedures, and safety requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to read drawings and specifications, and offshore safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years offshore ISP experience.
• Minimum 3+ years leading offshore crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and work scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of insulation, scaffolding, painting, and surface preparation offshore.
• Direct and coordinate daily work assignments for ISP crews.
• Conduct pre-job meetings, toolbox talks, and JSAs.
• Ensure all work complies with customer specifications, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Mentor and train craft personnel to improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Offshore ISP experience

Team leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Safety & JSAs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants. The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the safe execution of insulation, scaffolding, painting, and surface preparation activities offshore.
• Direct and coordinate daily work assignments for ISP crews.
• Conduct pre-job meetings, toolbox talks, and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with customer specifications, company procedures, and safety requirements.
• Monitor workforce productivity and quality of work.
• Verify materials, tools, and equipment are available and maintained for assigned work scopes.
• Assist with planning manpower requirements and daily work schedules.
• Serve as the primary field-level point of contact between crews and supervision.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Report safety concerns, project challenges, and staffing needs to the Superintendent.
• Mentor and train craft personnel to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Maintain daily reports, timekeeping records, and work progress updates.
• Support emergency response and incident investigations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Legally authorized to work in the job posted Country.
• Minimum seven (7+) years of offshore ISP experience.
• Minimum three (3+) years of experience leading offshore crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work scopes.
• Willing and able to, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:
• Standing and walking throughout the work shift
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work offshore rotations and in varying weather conditions.
• Working knowledge of permit-to-work systems and offshore safety requirements.
• Offshore industry certifications as required.
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) in the future if required for unit assignment. Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/twic.

Preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of insulation systems, scaffolding, coatings, and surface preparation activities.
• Experience coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment.

If you have any questions please contact Jacquelyn Griffith ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.