Pipe Leaderman

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Metairie, LA, seeks a Pipe Leaderman with 5+ years craft experience to direct welding and fitting of piping on assigned vessels. You will interpret construction drawings, enforce welding processes, and mentor crew to ensure quality and safety.

Join a marine-focused team dedicated to high-performance vessels, adherence to marine specs, and safe operations. This role emphasizes leadership, attention to detail, and collaboration with supervisors to maintain production

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of craft-specific experience performing fitting/welding of piping functions.
• Knowledge of welding-specific processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with standard marine practices and general construction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct the workforce in system testing, fitting, welding and piping components for assigned vessels.
• Interpret standard construction drawings to guide fitting and welding tasks.
• Ensure adherence to welding specific processes and techniques.
• Maintain familiarity with standard marine practices and general specifications for construction.
• Communicate effectively with other supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and coordination.
• Focus on quality, production, safety, and environmental aspects of work being performed.
• Monitor and inspect the quality of work to ensure it meets company and industry standards.

Skills

Piping fitting

Welding piping

Leadership

Communication

Quality & safety

Job description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Pipe Leaderman with at least 5 years of craft-specific experience performing fitting/welding of piping functions. The candidate will direct the workforce in the successful fitting and welding of all piping components of assigned vessels. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience and be proficient in interpreting construction drawings, welding processes, and marine practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of craft-specific experience performing fitting/welding of piping functions
• Knowledge of welding-specific processes and techniques
• Familiarity with standard marine practices and general construction specifications

SKILLS

• Proficiency in fitting and welding piping components
• Ability to interpret and apply construction drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of welding techniques and marine construction practices
• Effective leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the workforce in system testing, fitting, welding and piping components for assigned vessels
• Interpret standard construction drawings to guide fitting and welding tasks
• Ensure adherence to welding specific processes and techniques
• Maintain familiarity with standard marine practices and general specifications for construction
• Communicate effectively with other supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and coordination
• Focus on quality, production, safety, and environmental aspects of work being performed
• Monitor and inspect the quality of work to ensure it meets company and industry standards