Bilingual Foreman 1st Shift - New Construction bei Southwest Shipyard, LP

Southwest Shipyard, LP provides gas freeing and cleaning services, steaming, and flaring services, Barge and boat repair, Surface preparation and painting, water treatment, and new construction services to the commercial and government marine industry. Southwest Shipyard owns and operates four (4) shipyards in South Texas with direct deep-water access to the Gulf of Mexico. We take pride in our dedicated and experienced workforce that focuses on Quality, Safety, and Environmental Excellence. Our motto is “Faster, Safer, Better”.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating daily work activities for assigned crews engaged in the construction of new barges. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with specifications, drawings, and quality standards. The Foreman acts as the key link between crew members, subcontractors, and management.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday (Overtime Required, Weekend days)

Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.  

BENEFITS  

• Competitive Salary. 
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life). 
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings. 
• Friendly Work Environment.  
• Paid-Time off/Holidays. 
• Career Path Opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively lead and manage crew members’ daily activities and production. 
• Participates in job planning for work site set-up and construction schedules.

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, and materials to promote the safe, efficient, and timely construction of all phases of the project. 

• Delegate tasks to the team and provide follow-uphold team accountable for their performance; provide coaching and counseling as needed. 

• Estimates worker-hour requirements to meet the needs of construction plans. 

• Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers while communicating and coordination schedules with other trades. 

• Manages and supervises the operation of equipment and machinery. 

• Inspects work in progress and completed work to ensure compliance with project specifications, maintains construction schedule, identifies, and solves problems as necessary. 

• Interprets blueprints and construction documents and plans construction activities accordingly. 

• Responsible for the coding of time and labor force and the processing of invoices, and review of foremen paperwork. 

• Maintains accurate reporting records including job quantities, time sheets, weekly expense reports, and daily JSA’s and management reports.  

• Manages and assists skilled craft workers in performing their assigned duties under close supervision. 

• Train and supervise workers on company policies, safety practices, regulations, and procedures. 

• Provide leadership and influences training and development of subordinates to improve their capabilities. 

• Ensures safe and effective operation and maintenance of equipment and tools specific to their work area. 

• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs. 

• Responsible and accountable for employee’s own personal safety, as well as any others employee encounters. 

• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed. Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director, or HR Manager. 

• This position frequently requires long hours and weekend worK.
  
  

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of shipyard or heavy industrial experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Experience in barge new construction strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of shipyard construction processes, including welding, fitting, and fabrication.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts effectively.

• Working knowledge of safety standards, OSHA requirements, and quality control procedures.

• Ability to operate required tools and equipment and train others in their safe use.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Shipyard/outdoor environment; exposure to noise, weather, moving equipment, and confined spaces.

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Requires wearing appropriate PPE (hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and regularly works in outside weather conditions.  

The individual must properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, reflective vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD’s), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being conducted. 

In addition, the General Foreman must also be capable of: 

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters. 

• Accessing and exiting machines safely. 

• Standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting for long periods of time. 

• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work. 

• Climbing vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater. 

• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights. 

• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects, with maximum single-person lift limit of 50lbs. 

• Adapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; 20/20 vision (naturally or with corrective lenses). 

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees. 

Employment at Southwest Shipyard, LP is on an “at-will” basis. There is no contract of employment between Southwest Shipyard, L.P., and anyone or all its employees unless explicitly stated elsewhere. Employment security cannot be guaranteed for or by any employee. 

No Manager, Supervisor, or employee of the Company has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make an agreement for employment other than at-will. Only the Owner or President has the authority to modify the at-will relationship, and then only in writing specifically addressed to the employee on this issue and signed by Southwest Shipyard, L.P. Executive.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EEO Statement 

Southwest Shipyard, LP is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 
Southwest Shipyard, LP participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.  

 
Southwest Shipyard, LP is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Southwest Shipyard, LP, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Southwest Shipyard, LP in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Southwest Shipyard, LP. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Southwest Shipyard, LP.