Shop Fitter Foreman

Location: Abbeville, LA

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Fitter Foreman position requires the person to demonstrate the ability to fitters the scopes of their work, ensure adherence to drawing, fitter code, effectively assign and monitor tasks given to personnel, ensure productivity and efficiency of personnel, maintain a disciplined workforce, ensure Acadian’s quality standards and procedures are followed and that shop and equipment under direction remain in good working condition. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To be proficient in moving equipment/materials without causing damage, maintain forklift in good working condition, notify Yard Superintendent or Project Manager when any maintenance and/or repairs are required, and work efficiently and productively throughout workday.
• Involved in all daily JSEA meetings and JSEA development for daily tasks
• Coordinate fitter crews for daily project tasks
• In the absence of Shop Superintendent, coordinate daily project needs with Division Manager, associated Project Manager (s), and Project Coordinator to meet project and/or customer deliveries.
• Shall monitor all quality aspects on fabricated items (Spot check fabrication) including but not limited to:
• Fitting quality
• Completeness of work
• Complete daily crew timesheets and turn in to Shop Superintendent at the end of each workday
• Ensure that daily percent completions required by project schedule as directed by Shop Superintendent are met (i.e., ensure required production quantities are met daily to meet project schedules).
• Request NDE completion (when required) through Shop Superintendent and Shop QA/QC.
• Monitor and control daily housekeeping needs/requirements.
• Monitor personnel departure/return from lunch and break time.
• Complete CAR/NCR Investigation with Shop Superintendent (See Shop Super)
• Communicate Fitter requirements to assigned fitters and ensure assigned fitters are qualified.
• Monitor/ensure that assigned personnel utilizes the correct materials for project (grade, rating, Job #)
• Always have a positive attitude towards customers being serviced as well as ACI as a company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience in fabrication personnel supervisor or management role.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.