Shop Foreman
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About Ocean Steel and Construction Limited
Incorporated in 1955 Ocean Steel has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. It services several markets including all of Canada the Eastern United States Bermuda and the Caribbean. Ocean designs fabricates and erects structural steel for buildings and bridges. It also manufactures and installs platework such as breechings stacks ducts penstocks process & storage tanks and custom processequipment. OceanSteel has two modern New Brunswickbased plants in Saint John and in Fredericton. We currently have sales offices in Saint John New Brunswick and Burlington Massachusetts.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the overall supervision of crane operators loading crew general labourers and painting personnel. We are looking for a professional direct yet collaborative communicator to prepare assign and oversee the work of unionized employees whose experience varies from first year apprentices to Journeypersons as well as plan and coordinate with transportation subcontractors.Ocean Steel places a high value on safety and maintains a wellestablished Safety Management System.Our Shop Foremen will show through their actions that they play an important role in the management of this system. The successful candidate will also be well rounded in the steel fabrication trade.
Responsibilities
- Supervision of employees in a unionized environment including machine operators fitters and welders
- Organize schedule and communicate parts production for the Saint John and Fredericton shops
- Ensure all products arefabricated in an efficient and safe manner while maintaining a high level of quality standards
- Exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed
- Coaching and training support for achieving effective delegation
- Shift work is inherent of this position
- Observe schedules and blueprints
- Ensure all orders are filled completely
- Solve various issues within the shop
Technical Requirements
- Experienced tradesperson or engineering technology graduate with experience in fabrication and or shipping
- Previous supervisor training/experience would be considered an asset
- Welding/Steel Fabrication Trade Certificationis considered a definite asset
- CWB Weld Supervisor Certification is considered a definite asset
- Previous industrial painting experience is considered an asset
- Class 5 Drivers license
Business Requirements
- Must be proficient with MS software programs
- WHMIS and Dangerous goods certification
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Cultural Requirements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate others
As a member of the OSCO Construction GroupOcean Steel offersa comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage life insurance RRSP and taxfree savings account options. Additionally we offer educationalscholarshipstodependentsof employees health & wellnessprogrammingand teamcelebratory events.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John New Brunswick. Since that time the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel Concrete Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an everexpanding number of constructionrelated companies and divisions serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
Employment Type
Full-Time
