FOREMAN – WELDER
Company
Drydocks World
Location
Dubai
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Naukrigulf
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Job Description
Responsible to supervise and administrate skilled workers engaged in Welding activities onboard and workshop.Day-to-day operations:Preplanning of jobs and providing feedback to Foreman Sr. / Supervisor on sequence of job, manpower, equipment requirement.Co-ordination with Project Manager, Inspectors, Other trades and within Dept. for smooth execution of job.Ensure that the consumable handling procedure are strictly followed .Ensure that the Welding equipment being used are validated and tested.Ensure that the WPS for particular work scopes are displayed and the welders are aware of the requirements and comply with the same.Ensure that all welders are following WT requirements.Ensure that all responsibilities of welding supervision as mentioned in DDWD ISO 3834- 2 manual annex 1 are followed.Ensure effective and productive use of allocated manpower, consumables and materials thereby achieving allocated time scale to meet the set target.Ensuring all work is performed according to the required standards and within the allocated time frame.Liaise with other discipline foremen / supervision to ensure the optimum utilization of available resources, with the overall objective of successful completion of the project.Distribute the welders according to their experience and monitor the performances through regular in process inspections.Perform internal inspections to ensure that the work is performed as per the set standards prior to offering for QC/ Client inspections.Report work progress, planned start / end dates against Work Order and turnover for next shift as required by the Supervisor. .Train, motivate, appraise and provide feedback on training requirement to uplift the skill of subordinates.Exercise discipline at the work site to prevent absenteeism, unsafe work practices and idleness. Requires a diploma or bachelor degree ; a technical certificate or associate's degree in welding is preferred.Minimum 7 years of experience in welding, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role, demonstrating leadership capabilities.
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