Foreman

Overview

The Foreman is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of vessel maintenance, repair, and construction activities. This role serves as a key liaison between field crews, engineers, planners, and safety personnel, ensuring that all work is executed according to schedule, specifications, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vessel maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities.
• Assign tasks to crew members and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
• Inspect work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, and other departments to coordinate work schedules and resolve issues.
• Assist in planning and estimating labor and material requirements for projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, materials used, and any deviations from plans.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of marine systems, welding, fitting, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA and maritime safety regulations.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Collaboration, the ability to work effectively with others, and a positive attitude towards teamwork.
• Adaptability: Adjusting to changing situations and priorities, being flexible, and learning quickly.
• Integrity: Maintaining ethical standards, acting with honesty and respect, and being accountable.
• Initiative: Taking proactive steps, identifying opportunities, and going above and beyond expectations.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, active listening, and the ability to convey information clearly.
• Situational Awareness: Maintains a strong understanding of ongoing operations, anticipating potential issues and proactively coordinating solutions.

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a shipyard environment.
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience as a supervisor, lead or foreman is preferred.

Special Requirements

• No special requirements

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Employee will be subject to a physical examination by a Kirby Corporation-appointed physician in the event Kirby Corporation extends a conditional offer of employment.
• Ability to walk 2-3 miles per day.
• Ability to step vertical heigh differential approximately two feet vertical and two feet horizontal.
• Ability to step across, up, down, or over an obstacle to gain access to docks from the barge to the boat or from boat to the dock.
• Ability to extend arms fully, throughout a normal range of motion both in a horizontal and vertical plane.
• Ability to climb 25-30 feet, 90-degree vertical ladder.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 60-75 pounds.
• Ability to pass pulmonary function test with a minimum score of 80% with physician’s approval.
• Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment.

Working Conditions

• Standard workweek is a minimum of 40 hours, with regular overtime expected.
• Duties primarily take place at the dock with occasional daytime boarding of boats/barges. Typically, does not require overnight stays on boats/barges.
• May be exposed to harsh natural elements, such as intense heat, freezing cold, rain, ice, sleet, and various other environmental conditions.
• Able to work inside confined spaces, heights, and operate equipment safely.
• The work requires long periods of sitting in awkward positions, standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.