Shop Foreman

JOB SUMMARY

The shop foreman is responsible for a combination of duties from competence, mentorship, and leadership in a fabrication shop. Promote the company safety program. Utilize the plan procedures for construction maintenance on basis of starting times and staffing requirements for each phase of projects as directed by Site Managers, Superintendents, General Foreman, and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that employees comply with and enforce all company Safety, health and environmental policies and procedures that apply to your work
• Communicating expectations to employees
• Ensure that employees are safety trained prior to performing the work assigned to them
• Communicate hazards or concerns to General Foreman, Superintendents, Safety and Site Management
• Conduct safety and health audits of your work area and correct them immediately
• Treat employees fairly and with respect
• Conduct and participate daily safety, toolbox, monthly and special meetings
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Generate and maintain accurate job aid for duties assigned
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have 5 years’ experience as a Foreman
• Must have 3 years’ experience in their craft

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer