Foreman - Welding

Lead, direct control and administrate skilled workers engaged in Welding activities onboard and workshop.

• Preplanning of jobs and providing feedback to Foreman Sr. / Supervisor on sequence of job, manpower, equipment requirement.
• Co-ordination with Project Manager, Inspectors, Other trades and within Dept. for smooth execution of job.
• Ensure that the consumable handling procedure are strictly followed.
• Ensure that the Welding equipment being used are validated and tested.
• Ensure that the WPS for particular work scopes are displayed and the welders are aware of the requirements and comply with the same.
• Ensure that all welders are following WT requirements.
• Ensure that all responsibilities of welding supervision as mentioned in DDWD ISO 3834-2 manual annex 1 are followed.
• Ensure effective and productive use of allocated manpower, consumables and materials thereby achieving allocated time scale to meet the set target.
• Ensuring all work is performed according to the required standards and within the allocated time frame.
• Liaise with other discipline foremen / supervision to ensure the optimum utilization of available resources, with the overall objective of successful completion of the project.
• Distribute the welders according to their experience and monitor the performances through regular in process inspections.
• Perform internal inspections to ensure that the work is performed as per the set standards prior to offering for QC / Client inspections.
• Report work progress, planned start / end dates against Work Order and turnover for next shift as required by the Supervisor.
• Train, motivate, appraise and provide feedback on training requirement to uplift the skill of subordinates.
• Exercise discipline at the work site to prevent absenteeism, unsafe work practices and idleness.
• Proactive participation in identifying errors Onboard / Work Shop and effective reporting through NCIR system.
• Thorough knowledge in various types steel works, steel structures and welding procedure specifications.
• Knowledge and Experience in ship repair and new building yard.

Experience: Familiarized with welding work having at least 3 years of experience as Foreman or Lead position.

Education: Industrial training Certificate or equivalent.