Electrical Foreman

Authorities / Responsibilities

REPORTS TO:

Electrical Manager

SUPERVISES:
Electrical Supervisor(s)

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability 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.

• 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.

• Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites.
• 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.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must have 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 50–75 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis.
• Must have ability to climb safely (stairs, scaffolding, ladders, ramps).
• Ability to work at heights above 12 feet while using ladders, scaffolding, and/or man lifts.
• Able to work at a variety of levels (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.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel‑toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)…