Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is accountable for providing marine project support to Orion. Incumbents are responsible for supervising the on-going project operations and ensuring that all work performed is done in a safe and efficient manner. This individual will work closely with the Project Superintendent, Project (Field) Engineer, Safety Representative, Boat Captain, Pile Drivers, Welders, Carpenters, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled or semi-skilled craft persons on the work site.

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, most importantly with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as assigned by the Project Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of current on-going marine construction projects.
• Plans and schedules work activities with project operations and assigns work crews to such tasks.
• Monitors construction time schedules to make sure project deadlines are met and work completed on time.
• Ensures that proper permits are in hand prior to any work proceeding.
• Inspects equipment visually to ensure that it is operating properly.
• Supervises skilled or semi-skilled craft employees working on the project work site.
• Ensures compliance with all Company Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Procedures.
• Trains new workers in use of equipment and tools and analyzes and resolves work problems.
• Maintains accurate time records for employees in the work crew and supervises and coordinates activities of employees in the work crew.
• Promotes a safe, efficient, and organized work environment for employees.
• Demonstrates safety knowledge concerning chemical and/or process hazards associated with construction work. These include but are not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, emergency action plan, work permits, CPR/First Aid procedures, and job and/or contract requirements.
• Works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Helpers, Laborers, and other skilled and semi-skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Remains qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Participates in and ensures participation in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

 

EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent's own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of five (5) years marine construction experience or equivalent experience in a marine construction supervisory capacity. Incumbents must be well-versed in receiving and handling of equipment used for marine operations, reading blueprints, and diagrams. In addition, incumbents must have knowledge of the integration of various crafts to successfully perform their work. Craft knowledge should include piledriving, crane operations, welding, carpentry, sandblasting, pipefitting, and related areas. Incumbents should also possess previous supervisory experience and be certified in First Aid and CPR.

The incumbent must also:

1. Be well organized in order to effectively oversee several projects simultaneously.
2. Be able to hold their crews accountable for work performance excellence.
3. Be able to influence and motivate members of their project teams.
4. Possess excellent communication skills.

The incumbent must be an effective verbal communicator and be able to keep simple records of time and material used for each project.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

This individual must also have the ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.

In addition, General Foreman must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which normally involves physically getting onto and off of work barges, boats, vessels, or dock facilities of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time.
• Climbing vertical ladders to heights of 40'-50'.
• Working in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Lifting objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Carrying objects up to 50 lbs. as required.
• Adapting to extreme temperature changes and to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure.
• Remaining calm during emergencies and responding appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident.