Working Leaderman (Structural)

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Golden Meadow (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. is seeking a Working Leaderman (Structural) in Fourchon, LA. You will direct craft crews in shipbuilding and repair activities, ensuring welding and fabrication work meets specifications.

Requires at least five years of welding/fitting experience with potential supervision background; strong reading of drawings, communication, planning, and a focus on quality, safety, and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Five years of assembly/prefab structural welding/fitting experience.
• Prior supervision experience is preferred.
• Ability to read/understand drawings.
• Strong communication and planning/scheduling abilities.
• Commitment to quality, production, safety and environmental aspects.

Responsibilities

• Direct workforce in craft-specific activities related to shipbuilding/repair.
• Utilize knowledge of structural welding of metallic and non-metallic materials; manage equipment specifications.
• Perform tank testing and related duties as required.

Skills

Welding processes

Read drawings

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Planning scheduling

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Environmental focus

Job description

Title: Working Leaderman (Structural)

Location: Fourchon, LA

Job Overview:A Working Leaderman (Structural) is responsible for directing his/her workforce in the successful implementation of craft-specific activities as it relates to associated shipbuilding and/or repair functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes knowledge of the working characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials, including the specifications of the equipment to be used in the welding process.
• Performs tank testing and associated duties as required.

Experience:

• At least Five (5) years of assembly/prefab structural welding/fitting experience. Prior supervision experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of welding/fitting specific processes and techniques in addition to being familiar with standard marine practices and general specifications for construction.
• Experience in structural fabrication and the ability to read/understand drawings is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees, work well with others, and have the ability to plan/schedule craft-specific work tasks.
• Must have a strong focus on quality, production, safety, and environmental aspects of work being performed.

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.