Fabrication foreman

Company Description

Role Description

• The Fabrication Foreman is a full-time, on-site role based in Abu Dhabi, responsible for overseeing daily fabrication activities in the workshop and yard.
• This role includes supervising fabrication teams, planning and allocating work, and ensuring tasks are completed safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
• The foreman coordinates the use of heavy equipment, tools, and materials, reviews drawings and specifications, and provides technical guidance on steel fabrication, carpentry-related tasks, and structural assembly.
• Daily responsibilities also cover monitoring maintenance needs of fabrication equipment, enforcing safety procedures, conducting toolbox talks, and reporting progress and issues to project and site management.
• The role requires close collaboration with engineers, supervisors, and other departments to support shipbuilding, repair, and marine construction projects.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Supervisory Skills, including team coordination, task delegation, and performance monitoring.
• Candidates should possess experience working with Heavy Equipment commonly used in fabrication and marine construction environments.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for coordinating with teams, management, and other project stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess practical Carpentry skills relevant to marine and industrial structures, including measurement and assembly.
• Candidates should possess Maintenance skills to ensure fabrication tools and equipment are kept in safe, reliable working condition.
• Relevant skills such as reading fabrication drawings, knowledge of welding and steel fabrication processes, and understanding of marine construction standards are beneficial.
• Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy steel construction, preferably in a foreperson or lead role, is highly advantageous.
• A technical diploma or trade certification in fabrication, mechanical, or marine engineering, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, familiarity with HSE procedures, and ability to work in demanding outdoor and industrial environments are required.