Test & Trials Working Leaderman

Bollinger Shipyards; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, LA is seeking an experienced Test & Trials Working Leaderman to lead craft production activities during shipbuilding and repair functions, with sea-trial focus.

The role requires extensive leadership, supervisory experience, and deep knowledge of craft-specific processes; travel onboard vessels during trials is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sea-trials, shipbuilding, or craft-specific operations.
• Minimum seven years of shipbuilding experience, or five years inside Bollinger in a similar role.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates craft activities for the assigned workstation.
• Develops and maintains production plans, schedules, budgets and records.
• Sets up and maintains craft equipment during sea-trials.
• Inspects welding, machining, painting, piping, mechanical, electrical, electronics, alarm systems and testing.
• Uses advanced NDE techniques including Thermography, Radiography, PT, MT, and UT.
• Supervises and trains craft workers to ensure compliance with marine standards.
• Interfaces with other craft managers to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Leadership

NDE testing

Blueprints reading

Crew supervision

Tools

NDE equipment

Job description

Job Title: Test & Trials Working Leaderman

Location: Lockport, LA

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Working Leaderman (Sea-Trial) to 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.