Steel Foreman
POSITION SUMMARY
Supervises steel repair, fabrication and installation crews to complete shipboard structural work safely, efficiently and in accordance with drawings and specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct daily work of steel workers, fitters and welders
Review work orders, plans, drawings, repair lists and specifications
Assign crews and coordinate steel renewal, fabrication, fitting and installation
Oversee cutting, forming, alignment, welding and installation of plates, brackets, foundations and structural members
Check measurements, fit-up, materials and workmanship
Coordinate with superintendents, project managers, vessel personnel and other trades
Monitor labor, material needs, job progress and production quality
Arrange inspections, resolve deficiencies and minimize rework
Enforce hot work permits, fire watches, PPE and safe tool use
Train workers, maintain housekeeping and report scope changes and hazards
QUALIFICATIONS
Significant shipyard structural steel, welding, fitting and fabrication experience required; prior foreman experience preferred; ability to interpret drawings and direct crews.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires standing, walking, climbing ladders and gangways, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying tools and materials, and navigating uneven, wet or elevated surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn. Essential physical tasks must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work occurs in active shipyard, vessel, dry dock, pier and industrial settings, with exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, welding, dust, fumes, wet surfaces, weather and other recognized hazards. Overtime, weekends or variable shifts may be required.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow company policies and applicable OSHA and maritime safety requirements; attend safety briefings, use required PPE, report hazards and incidents promptly, and stop or escalate unsafe work.
DISCLAIMER
This description summarizes the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Management may modify responsibilities based on operational needs, consistent with applicable law.
Steel Foreman in tampa at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.