What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blast Foreman position at IMIA, LLC?
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