Coatings Foreman - Fabrication Yard

Description

Main Purpose:

The Coatings Foreman directs the activities of the blasting and painting team in our Fabrication Yard located in Houma, LA.

Essential Functions:

• Instruct and train painters and/or sandblasters to work safely and efficiently and to follow established painting and/or sandblasting practices and procedures
• Schedules and directs painting and/or sandblasting crews in the performance of applicable activities
• Promote Companies HS&E Program/Policies
• Conducts 1st line inspection of work in progress to ensure that it is acceptable to applicable codes and standards, project specifications and quality assurance procedures
• Supervises the inspection of all painting and/or sandblasting equipment each day to ensure safety and proper working conditions and report any unsafe condition or equipment in need of repair to supervisor
• Coordinates department activities with other departments and divisions as required
• Ensures Company equipment is properly handled and maintained
• Monitors performance of assigned personnel and reports it to the supervisor
• Keep up with waste by making sure waste is picked up and disposed of in a timely manner
• Blast and/or paint structures and pipe as needed
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting and bending
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25-50 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of practice and procedures for painting and/or sandblasting activities in a Fabrication Yard environment
• Ability to blast and/or paint surfaces
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Desirable Experience, Education, and Training:

• 3 + years of Paint/Coatings Foreman experience required
• Highschool diploma or GED.

Tools, Equipment, and Technology:

• Respirator hoods, spray guns, blast hoses, and other blasting and painting equipment

Environmental Conditions:

80-90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes. 

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.