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JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
The Foreman, Welding is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily welding/gouging activities onboard ships and rigs and at workshop.
This role ensures that all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
The Foreman works closely with Welding Chargehands, Welders, the Welding Supervisor, QC, Safety and other departments to monitor progress, manage manpower, and address site issues, ensuring timely and successful completion of assigned scopes.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure all work activities are carried out in strict compliance with IMI Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
Receive job scope, priorities, and workforce planning instructions from the Supervisor; ensure proper distribution of work among Chargehands and tradesmen.
Supervise all aspects of onboard piping fabrication, installation, removal, and testing activities, ensuring tasks are executed to the specified technical and safety standards.
Lead 2-3 welding chargehands with their teams’ tradesmen/welders, distributing tasks efficiently and monitoring workmanship and time usage.
Excellent knowledge of welding, materials and grades, tools and welding equipment.
Coordinate the Workfront progress with internal stakeholders including QA/QC, Safety, Planning, and Logistics.
Plan daily manpower allocation and shift schedules to ensure productivity targets are met and critical path activities are prioritized.
Conduct daily toolbox talks, ensure PTWs are in place, and verify that all crew members are using proper PPE and safety practices.
Identify scope variations, additional works, or constraints (e.g., access, material shortage) and escalate promptly to the Supervisor.
Verify work completion through daily inspections, record progress, and ensure all documentation (weld logs, test reports, etc.) is up to date.
Guide and mentor Chargehands and tradesmen including subcontractors in safe work practices, quality awareness, and productivity improvement.
Ensure proper housekeeping onboard, including waste removal, scrap management, and restoring work areas to clean conditions at shift end.
Coordinate the shift handover process, ensuring accurate communication of work status, pending items, and safety concerns to incoming teams.
Support training, multi-skilling, and development programs for assigned personnel to improve capability and performance.
Follow and implement any other business-related demands as requested by the line manager.
Monitor the actual onboard progress versus the planned one and take appropriate steps to correct the delays if any.
Training and development of tradesmen personnel whenever it is required.
Regularly visit project work whether in workshops, onboard, in docks, or other open areas where welding activities are taking place to check on progress and give technical advice and guidance.
Ensure all control measures are in place for safety, environmental aspects and housekeeping.
Follow and implement any other business-related demands as requested by the line manager.
Education
Completion of a technical secondary school
Competencies
(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
In-depth knowledge of all welding processes, techniques, and materials used in MRO for ships and rigs in a shipyard environment.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, quality control procedures, and dimensional tolerances.
Supervisory skills, hands-on and tools and welding equipment knowledge.
Planning & Execution: Skilled in daily task planning, progress monitoring, and resource allocation.
Dealing with a multi-cultural environment
Basic documentation management.
Good understanding of Engineering drawings, shop-fabrication drawings, WPS, PQR, weld maps.
Application of best repair practices with quality control and assurance.
Stress and Time Management.
Strong command, problem solving abilities, hardworking.
Communication: Effective coordination with supervisors, chargehands, and other departments.
Problem Solving: Capable of resolving on-site issues and ensuring timely completion.
Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions.
Experience
At least 9 years’ experience in the Ship repair companies, Oil & Gas Industry, shipyard environment with real depth in welding works
Languages
Good communication skills (oral and written) in the English Language.
JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
The Foreman, Welding is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily welding/gouging activities onboard ships and rigs and at workshop.
This role ensures that all work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
The Foreman works closely with Welding Chargehands, Welders, the Welding Supervisor, QC, Safety and other departments to monitor progress, manage manpower, and address site issues, ensuring timely and successful completion of assigned scopes.
Key Accountabilities
Ensure all work activities are carried out in strict compliance with IMI Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and the International Maritime Industries Management System (IMIMS).
Receive job scope, priorities, and workforce planning instructions from the Supervisor; ensure proper distribution of work among Chargehands and tradesmen.
Supervise all aspects of onboard piping fabrication, installation, removal, and testing activities, ensuring tasks are executed to the specified technical and safety standards.
Lead 2-3 welding chargehands with their teams’ tradesmen/welders, distributing tasks efficiently and monitoring workmanship and time usage.
Excellent knowledge of welding, materials and grades, tools and welding equipment.
Coordinate the Workfront progress with internal stakeholders including QA/QC, Safety, Planning, and Logistics.
Plan daily manpower allocation and shift schedules to ensure productivity targets are met and critical path activities are prioritized.
Conduct daily toolbox talks, ensure PTWs are in place, and verify that all crew members are using proper PPE and safety practices.
Identify scope variations, additional works, or constraints (e.g., access, material shortage) and escalate promptly to the Supervisor.
Verify work completion through daily inspections, record progress, and ensure all documentation (weld logs, test reports, etc.) is up to date.
Guide and mentor Chargehands and tradesmen including subcontractors in safe work practices, quality awareness, and productivity improvement.
Ensure proper housekeeping onboard, including waste removal, scrap management, and restoring work areas to clean conditions at shift end.
Coordinate the shift handover process, ensuring accurate communication of work status, pending items, and safety concerns to incoming teams.
Support training, multi-skilling, and development programs for assigned personnel to improve capability and performance.
Follow and implement any other business-related demands as requested by the line manager.
Monitor the actual onboard progress versus the planned one and take appropriate steps to correct the delays if any.
Training and development of tradesmen personnel whenever it is required.
Regularly visit project work whether in workshops, onboard, in docks, or other open areas where welding activities are taking place to check on progress and give technical advice and guidance.
Ensure all control measures are in place for safety, environmental aspects and housekeeping.
Follow and implement any other business-related demands as requested by the line manager.
Education
Completion of a technical secondary school
Competencies
(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
In-depth knowledge of all welding processes, techniques, and materials used in MRO for ships and rigs in a shipyard environment.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, quality control procedures, and dimensional tolerances.
Supervisory skills, hands-on and tools and welding equipment knowledge.
Planning & Execution: Skilled in daily task planning, progress monitoring, and resource allocation.
Dealing with a multi-cultural environment
Basic documentation management.
Good understanding of Engineering drawings, shop-fabrication drawings, WPS, PQR, weld maps.
Application of best repair practices with quality control and assurance.
Stress and Time Management.
Strong command, problem solving abilities, hardworking.
Communication: Effective coordination with supervisors, chargehands, and other departments.
Problem Solving: Capable of resolving on-site issues and ensuring timely completion.
Physically fit and able to work in extreme climatic conditions.
Experience
At least 9 years’ experience in the Ship repair companies, Oil & Gas Industry, shipyard environment with real depth in welding works
Languages
Good communication skills (oral and written) in the English Language.
Job Requirements
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Professional Qualifications
(Certifications & Accreditations)
Marine-related Professional Qualifications Or Relevant Time Served.
Relevant certifications in steel manufacturing/welding or shipbuilding are advantageous.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Professional Qualifications
(Certifications & Accreditations)
Marine-related Professional Qualifications Or Relevant Time Served.
Relevant certifications in steel manufacturing/welding or shipbuilding are advantageous.
