Blast Foreman

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Blast Foreman

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT / PT STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities

SUMMARY

The Blast Foreman is responsible for all blast related operations for a designated job or jobs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform physical and organizational duties under leadership of Superintendent/Project manager
• Attend inspections of blast work
• Inspect preparation of blasted areas and have blasters correct any areas that don't meet standards
• Organize, supervise, lead and train employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe
• Direct and assist in setup and removal of blasting equipment
• Review and submit timesheets for assigned crew
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Directing various number of employees in a productive and safe manner
• Training, planning, assigning and directing work
• Ordering grit, fuel, supplies and other materials for blasting operations
• Conduct Performance evaluations, providing recommendations for promotion and salary adjustments

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as job specifications, maintenance manuals, safety manuals.
• Ability to calculate and order grit, fuel, supplies and other materials for blasting operations
• Ability to provide clear insruction and direction to team members
• Ability to carry out written or verbal instruction
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years experience in the Marine Industry
• 1+ years formal or Informal job training
• C-7 Certificate (Company May Provide)
• OSHA-10 (Company May Provide)
• CPR/AED/First Aid (Company May Provide)

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
• Prolonged periods of standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50+ pounds (50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently, 10 lbs constantly)
• Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• May be required to wear a respirator

EQUIPMENT USED

• Blast Pot / Hopper, after cooler, dehumidifiers, dust collectors, vaccums, forklifts, electrical disconnects and transformers, compressors

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions