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- Senior level
- Leadership

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Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings. Active shipyard with cranes, welding, cutting, blasting, and vessel repair.

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Shipyard Foreman (Bourg LA)

Weeks Marine -
Bourg, LA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Project reporting
Construction project reporting
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Fabrication
Assembly quality control testing
Welding inspection
Maintaining an organized workspace
Load securing rigging method
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Project documentation
Construction safety management
Outdoor work experience
Industrial construction experience
Operations coordination planning
Managing teams as a ship supervisor
Visual crane signals
Schedule management
Blueprint dimension interpretation
NCCER Certification
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Quality standards in production
Progress management
Clean workspace maintenance
Confined space entry safety procedures
Senior level
Crew management
Task assignment
Production scheduling
Leadership
Delegation

Full Job Description

Requisition ID: 184186

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Established in 1919, Weeks Marine, Inc, Inc. is one of the largest marine, dredging and tunneling contractors in North America and has successfully completed projects throughout North and South America, from inland waterways to offshore sites in the Pacific and the Atlantic. Weeks Marine has three key divisions – Construction, Dredging and Marine Services – which are bolstered by three major subsidiaries, Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., and McNally International, Inc.

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Position Summary

Apply ONLY at www.WeeksMarine.com

The Shipyard Foreman oversees production, craft labor, and safe execution of shipyard activities at the Weeks Marine Bourg, Louisiana Shipyard. This role directs welders, fitters, riggers, mechanics, and laborers while coordinating with superintendents, project managers, and vessel crews to keep repair and fabrication work on schedule. Ensure all tasks are fully completed on time with the highest degree of quality.

The Foreman ensures safe lifts, quality workmanship, and efficient workflow across barges, tugs, and yard assets.

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Daily Crew Leadership — Assign tasks, set priorities, and supervise welders, fitters, riggers, and mechanics.
Lift & Rigging Oversight — Review lift plans, oversee rigging setups, and coordinate with crane operators.
Production Planning — Plan manpower, materials, and equipment; track progress against schedules.
Quality Control — Inspect welds, fit‑ups, alignment, and adherence to Weeks Marine standards.
Safety Leadership — Lead JHAs, toolbox talks, and enforce OSHA, USCG, and company safety policies.
Vessel Repair Coordination — Communicate repair status and sequencing with dredge/tug captains and project teams.
Material & Equipment Management — Ensure tools, consumables, and rigging gear are staged and maintained.
Documentation & Reporting — Maintain daily logs, timecards, safety documentation, and progress updates.
Yard Organization — Maintain clean, organized work areas, laydown zones, and traffic paths.

Qualifications

Marine Construction or Shipyard Experience in a supervisory or lead role
Strong knowledge of rigging, crane operations, and lift planning
Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings
Experience supervising multi‑craft industrial teams
Ability to work in a heavy industrial, outdoor, marine environment
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed

Requirements

NCCER Rigging Certification, preferred
Experience with dredge, barge, cranes or tug construction
Confined space, fire watch, or crane signaling credentials
Prior experience in a shipyard
Must live in the local commuting area.
Work Environment
- Active shipyard with cranes, welding, cutting, blasting, and vessel repair
- Work performed on piers, barges, drydocks, and yard decks
- Exposure to weather, noise, heights, and marine conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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