Structural Supervisor

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

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Manufacturing Full Time New Iberia, LA, US

Company: Encore Oilfield Services, LLC

Join the Encore Team

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is seeking an experienced Structural Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in New Iberia, Louisiana. This position is responsible for supervising structural welders and fitters involved in the fabrication and assembly of structural components supporting oil & gas and natural gas compression equipment.

The Structural Supervisor will oversee daily fabrication activities, coordinate manpower and production schedules, monitor workmanship and quality, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering drawings and company standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with hands-on experience in structural welding, fitting, and fabrication within an industrial or oil & gas manufacturing environment. This individual should be organized, safety-focused, and capable of managing production demands while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

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.

Qualifications

Required

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.

Preferred

Supervisory experience in oil & gas or natural gas compression equipment manufacturing.

Experience overseeing fabrication of compressor skids, structural platforms, guards, supports, and related assemblies.

Knowledge of welding procedures, fabrication tolerances, and quality inspection requirements.

Experience coordinating with Engineering and Quality Control departments.

Experience with production scheduling, manpower planning, and labor allocation.

Familiarity with industrial fabrication equipment and manufacturing workflows.

Experience training, evaluating, and developing structural welders and fitters.

Experience identifying process improvements to increase production efficiency and reduce rework.

Technical Skills

Structural welding and fitting operations

Blueprint and engineering drawing interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Welding symbol interpretation

Structural layout and assembly

Dimensional inspection and quality control

Welding procedures and fabrication standards

Production scheduling and workflow coordination

Manpower planning and labor allocation

Overhead crane and rigging safety

Material and equipment coordination

Team leadership and employee development

Conflict resolution and problem-solving

Productivity monitoring and performance tracking

HSE compliance and workplace safety

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Ability to prioritize production demands and meet deadlines

Safety-focused mindset

Strong follow-through and accountability

Ability to maintain productivity without compromising quality or safety

Team-oriented approach to working with other departments

Ability to address performance concerns professionally and consistently

Willingness to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Frequently bend, squat, climb, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, walk, and stand for extended periods.

Work at elevated heights or in confined spaces as required.

Move throughout shop, fabrication, and production areas to supervise work activities.

Work around welding equipment, cutting equipment, overhead cranes, heavy materials, and industrial machinery.

Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and shop conditions.

Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions while wearing required PPE.

This position is based at Encore's New Iberia, Louisiana manufacturing facility and requires daily supervision of structural welders and fitters supporting the fabrication of oil & gas and natural gas compression equipment.

The Structural Supervisor will work primarily in a manufacturing and fabrication shop environment with regular exposure to industrial machinery, welding & cutting equipment, overhead cranes, heavy materials, noise, and typical shop conditions.

The position requires frequent coordination with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and other manufacturing departments to maintain production schedules, resolve fabrication issues, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC offers a competitive benefits package, including:

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance

Voluntary Long-Term Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing applicable post-offer drug screening and background check requirements.

The level at which a candidate is hired will depend upon their skills, qualifications, and previous related experience.

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.