Test and Trials Working Leaderman

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. seeks a Test and Trials Working Leaderman (Sea Trials) with extensive shipbuilding and sea-trials experience to lead craft production activities during shipbuilding and repair, coordinating work at the assigned station.

The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience, mastery of craft-specific processes, and the ability to read complex specifications and blueprints to ensure safe, quality-focused trial operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years shipbuilding experience, or 5 years continuous internal company experience in a similar position.
• Considerable experience in sea-trials, shipbuilding, or craft-specific operations
• Previous supervisory experience is required

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates related craft activities for the assigned workstation
• Develops, reviews, and maintains maintenance projects, construction plans, schedules, budgets, and other essential production records
• Sets up, operates, repairs, and maintains craft-specific equipment during sea-trials
• Inspects three or more specialized areas including welding, machining, painting, piping, mechanical, electrical, electronics, alarm systems, and testing
• Utilizes advanced Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) testing techniques including Thermo-graphic, Fiber Optic, Radiographic film, Liquid Penetrate (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UT)
• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates craft workers to ensure compliance with standard marine practices and general construction specifications
• Interfaces and collaborates effectively with other craft managers to ensure smooth project workflows

Skills

Shipbuilding experience

Sea-trials experience

Supervisory experience

Craft-specific processes knowledge

NDE proficiency

Read/interpret blueprints

Resource planning

Workstation management

Leadership

Travel for trials

Clean driving record preferred

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a dedicated Test and Trials Working Leaderman (Sea Trials) with at least 7 years of shipbuilding experience, or 5 years of continuous internal Company experience in a similar position. The candidate will lead craft production activities and perform craft-specific operations during shipbuilding and repair functions. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes during sea-trials and exhibits strong leadership skills to successfully coordinate workstation activities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 7 years of shipbuilding experience, or 5 years of continuous internal Company experience in a similar position
• Considerable experience in sea-trials, shipbuilding, or craft-specific operations
• Previous supervisory experience is required

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of craft-specific processes, techniques, standard marine practices, and general construction/repair specifications
• Proficiency in advanced testing equipment and NDE devices, with the ability to perform inspections beyond visual techniques
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze codes, technical specifications, and advanced blueprints or construction drawings
• Competence in resource planning, workflow scheduling, and workstation management
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, exhibiting high energy levels and maintaining a good attitude
• Ability to work well with other craft managers and team members
• Travel onboard vessels during trials required
• Clean Driving record preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and coordinates related craft activities for the assigned workstation
• Develops, reviews, and maintains maintenance projects, construction plans, schedules, budgets, and other essential production records
• Sets up, operates, repairs, and maintains craft-specific equipment during sea-trials
• Inspects three or more specialized areas including welding, machining, painting, piping, mechanical, electrical, electronics, alarm systems, and testing
• Utilizes advanced Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) testing techniques including Thermo-graphic, Fiber Optic, Radiographic film, Liquid Penetrate (PT), Magnetic Particle (MT), and Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging (UT)
• Supervises, instructs, and evaluates craft workers to ensure compliance with standard marine practices and general construction specifications
• Interfaces and collaborates effectively with other craft managers to ensure smooth project workflows