Electrical Foreman

REPORTS TO: Electrical Manager

SUPERVISES: Electrical Supervisor(s)

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the implementation of all production schedules, monitoring and maintenance of schedules in conjunction with Supervisors.
• Oversees electrical installation on vessels under construction.
• Responsible for the preparation of material take-offs.
• Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of adequate stock levels.
• Ensuring correct construction procedures are adhered to in compliance with Austal Quality Assurance Standards and Class/ Flag requirements.
• Responsible for sourcing and distributing information and direction to Supervisors and outside contractors.
• Accountable for monitoring resource levels and the distribution of these resources.
• Assisting with maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping in all areas and ensuring Austal’s Safety Policies and regulations are followed.
• Accountable for ensuring that all supervisors under their control are complying to the ten fundamental rules of supervision.
• Provide input on a weekly basis at production meetings regarding:

      - Schedule status of assigned tasks

      - Performance status of assigned tasks

     - morale

     - safety

     - product improvement

     - cost savings

     - weight savings

     - milestone achievement

• Ensure all timesheets are processed and allocated daily.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and followed, particularly in relation to:

     - Health and Safety

     - Quality Assurance

• Provide motivation, maintain morale and minimize confrontation.
• Review and recommend on pay rates in conjunction with supervisors.
• Maintain succession plan. Identify key personnel and implement training programs.
• Input and maintain cost savings, weight savings, and production improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• At least 5 years electrical experience in marine or manufacturing industry required
• Display a good working knowledge of planning and monitoring.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent people management skills
• Demonstrate previous supervisory skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with other departments and within own department
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of Class/ Flag requirements
• Able to prioritize workload and effectively control various projects under construction concurrently
• Ability to plan to a set schedule and budget, make decisions, problem solve, work to deadlines, and control a substantial workforce
• Extensive experience in Marine AC and DC system, control and automation.
• Experience in troubleshooting, testing and commissioning AC and DC systems.

TOOLS:  N/A

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  Authority to assign work to employees

DISCRETION EXERCISED:  Discretionary authority to correct, discipline and recommend pay increases

LIAISES WITH:  Liaise with other trade Managers, Coordinators, Supervisors and any outside contract firms as required.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit. 

Specific physical requirements include the following:

Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Perform prolonged standing. Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis. Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis. Lift/push/pull 50lbs to 75lbs on an occasional basis. Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on a frequent basis. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to work at heights above 12’ while working from ladders, scaffolding and/or man lifts. Able to work at a variety of levels (ex. waist, eye, overhead). Demonstrate the ability to safely and appropriately use required tools and equipment. Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. Possess sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards. Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to enter 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time. Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands. Able to utilize adequate visual skills. Ability to fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. Ability to perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whole performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. 

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.