Welding Foreman

• Lead, direct and administer skilled workers engaged in welding activities onboard and workshop
  
• Ensure all necessary plant and welding equipment are maintained in a current operable and calibrated condition.
  
• Ensure consumable control requirements are closely followed and workers are properly supplied with tools, equipment and materials.
  
• Prevent wastage and misuse of equipment, materials and tools.
  
• Ensure WPS for particular work scopes are displayed and the welders are aware of the requirements and comply with same.
  
• Exercise discipline at work site to prevent absenteeism, unsafe work practices and idleness.
  
• Liaise with other discipline foremen / supervision to ensure the optimum utilization of available resources, with the overall objective of successful completion of the project.
  
• Assist the senior foreman and supervisors in planning activities.
  
• Ensure that the workers are properly supplied with machineries, tools, equipment and materials and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance.
  
• Perform inspections to ensure that the workers performance is up to the set standards.
  
• Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the supervisor i.e. resource shortfalls, surplus, HSEQ concerns.
  
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work
  

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the Oil and Gas or ship building industry
  
• Familiarity with welding works with at least 3 years of experience as Foreman or Lead position.
  
• 2 years trade apprentice course.
  
• Diploma in engineering or equivalent