Working Lead (Rigging/Operator)

Title: Working Lead (Rigging/Operator)

Location: Pascagoula, MS

Position Overview:A Working Leaderman is responsible for directing his/her craft in the successful implementation of workstation activities related to shipbuilding and/or repair functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe operation of crawler cranes (friction & hydraulics), cherry pickers, forklifts, barge cranes, gantry cranes, or any designated piece of equipment.
• Direct and coordinate related craft activities for the assigned workstation.
• Develop, review, and maintain construction plans, schedules, budgets, and other essential records.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other technical guidance documentation.
• Ensure material and labor resources necessary to accomplish tasks are readily available.
• Maintain work schedules; work overtime as needed to minimize project delay.
• Meet with other members of production management to coordinate craft efforts.
• Optimize craft activities to produce a high-quality work product consistent with company standards.
• Train and motivate the workforce to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Address daily personnel, equipment, and facility issues; recommend viable solutions and remedial actions.
• Confer with other supervisors on hires, discharges, promotions, or transfers of personnel.
• Enforce all company policies, procedures, work practices, and safety standards.
• Ability to work in confined/enclosed spaces.
• Ability to work/climb at elevations greater than 5 feet.
• Ability to wear/work with a respirator when applicable.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including those related to employee safety, environmental policy, and the principles of our quality system.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested by management.
• Work overtime as required.
• Report to work daily and on time.

Qualifications:

• Must be a competent person on rigging practices & signals to ensure safe loads.
• NCCCO or Southern Crane certifications preferred.
• At least seven (7) years of shipbuilding or five (5) years of continuous company experience in a similar position is preferred.

Skills:

• Knowledge of operating crawler cranes- friction & hydraulics, cherry pickers, forklifts, barge cranes, gantry cranes, or any designated piece of equipment.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of craft-specific processes and techniques.
• Well-organized supervisor with directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling.
• Works well with other craft supervisors.
• Exhibits high energy levels and maintains a good attitude.
• Ability to perform labor estimates and plan manning schedules preferred.
• Familiar with standard marine practices and general specifications for construction.
• Good basic knowledge of shipbuilding/repair activities.

If you have the required experience and skills and are ready to lead a team in a dynamic shipbuilding environment, we encourage you to apply for the Working Lead (Rigging/Operator) position in Pascagoula, Ms.