Equipment Operations & Maintenance Foreman

Position Title: Foreman

Location of Position: United States -- Wisconsin -- Sturgeon Bay

Business Group: Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Department: Heavy Equipment/maintenance

Position Type: Full-Time; Permanent; Exempt

Reports To: General Foreman

 

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating heavy equipment and maintenance department activities and schedules at our vast, 63-acre facility. Significant heavy manufacturing takes place both in several fab shops, as well as on the waterfront. The successful candidate will support the 1,000+ working men and women on our waterfront by performing the following duties.

 

Detailed Description:

• Plan and direct work on new construction and repair projects.
• Track and record preventative and corrective maintenance within CMMS software
• Train and instruct employees on most efficient ways of completing a job.
• Enter time, enforce company policies, and appraise employee performance.
• Serve as a resource to key stakeholders (i.e. crews, leaders, boat reps, senior leadership, etc.).
• Read and interpret blue prints and engineering drawings to determine materials required and task sequences.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, and work sites to ensure that specifications are met.
• Work with purchasing and vendors to order parts and materials.
• Responsible for providing onsite direction and leadership for workers within specific guidelines.
• Ability to establish and manage project budgets.
• Attend meetings, identifying conflicts, and resolving problems.
• Promote a positive company image to staff and customers.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.

• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.

• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding's policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Willingness to be a mentor, and demonstrate leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.

 

Core Competencies:

• Communicates Effectively -- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Builds Effective Teams -- building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Optimizes Work Processes (Quality & Continuous Improvement) -- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensures Accountability -- holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication abilities
• Highly accountable
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable schedules, ladder diagrams, and loop diagrams

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• 3+ years management experience or commensurate education
• Prior maintenance apprentice/training is desired
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience using Time and Attendance tracking software
• Experience using CMMS (computerize maintenance management system) preferred
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Experience with ABS, USCG, NEC, IEEE 45 standards
• Ability to work as a team and individually with a positive and professional attitude
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