Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest's Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair ("ESR") offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, for all types of commercial vessels, with a focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. Together with Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, we are a formidable player in the maritime community of the Pacific Northwest. ESR has built a reputation for high-quality ship repair and conversion services since its founding. With the recent addition of Hercules, Puget Sound's largest drydock, ESR has expanded its capacity to serve commercial and government vessels across the West Coast. This expansion aligns with ESR's long-term strategy to invest in people, infrastructure, and capabilities that sustain the Pacific Northwest's vital maritime industry.
We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter Foreman who will lead the efforts of Journeyman and Apprentice Pipefitters under his or her supervision and motivate them to accomplish work safely, correctly, and efficiently. Assigned scope of work will include oversight of piping system installation, repair, modification, testing, and troubleshooting aboard vessels undergoing repair, maintenance, and conversion. The Pipefitter Foreman will serve as a working leader who coordinates labor, materials, equipment, and production priorities while supporting project schedules, quality requirements, and safety objectives.
What You Will Do
- Lead and coordinate the daily efforts of Journeyman and Apprentice Pipefitters assigned to vessel repair and modernization projects.
- Provide direction to assigned employees, including work assignments, task prioritization, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Meet project objectives related to schedule, quality, productivity, and cost for assigned work scopes.
- Plan and coordinate manpower requirements to support production schedules and project milestones.
- Review project drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical requirements to ensure proper execution of piping work.
- Oversee installation, repair, testing, and modification of marine piping systems including fuel oil, hydraulic, seawater, potable water, fire suppression, bilge and ballast, HVAC, exhaust, and other shipboard systems.
- Ensure employees have the necessary tools, materials, specifications, permits, and equipment required to perform assigned work.
- Coordinate pressure testing, flushing, inspections, and turnover activities with Quality Assurance and Production Management.
- Monitor workmanship and quality standards throughout assigned projects and ensure deficiencies are corrected promptly.
- Conduct toolbox meetings and reinforce company safety culture and safe work practices.
- Ensure compliance with shipyard safety requirements, confined space procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Review employee timecards for proper labor charging and phase coding and ensure timely submission.
- Attend production meetings and coordinate work activities with Shipfitters, Welders, Machinists, Electricians, Project Managers, and Quality Assurance personnel.
- Assist with estimating efforts by providing labor projections, production feedback, and constructability recommendations.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, supervisors, project teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- Mentor apprentices and support employee development through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Serve as a technical resource regarding shipboard piping systems, fabrication methods, testing requirements, and installation best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Supervisory and Leadership duties to include:
- Understand and comply with EEO, Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and all other Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate company goals, department objectives, and project expectations
- Provide leadership that supports Everett Ship Repair's Mission, Vision, and Safety Culture.
- Participate in employee evaluations and performance discussions.
- Direct, motivate, coach, and develop employees for maximum performance and career growth.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement throughout the department.