Foreman Pipefitter

For our client in Amsterdam, we’re looking for a Foreman for the pipe fitting department.

Our client is a Dutch shipbuilding group with more than thirty operating companies at home and abroad. The company is characterized by far-reaching standardization and modular construction. Smaller ships such as tugboats, work ships and patrol vessels are built 'in stock'. The group supplies a wide variety of ships of all sizes.

Job description

What will you do?

• Proper preparation, including determining the work sequence, capacity planning, and ensuring the availability of tools and materials.
• Allocating work based on established schedules and overseeing quality and quantity.
• Leading a group of pipe fitters and TIG welders, ensuring they perform their work competently.
• Ensuring workplace safety.
• Adhering to safety and company regulations.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.
• Providing instructions and guidance.
• Monitoring progress and quality.
• Applying personal knowledge and skills in practice and keeping up to date in the field.
• Timely reporting of work-related issues and proactive thinking.
• Contributing to increased efficiency and promoting company objectives.

Job requirements

What do you need to have?

• You have an MBO level of education.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within steel construction.
• Preferably from the maritime sector.
• Proficient in reading drawings independently.
• Willingness to work in the evening or on weekends.
• You have a VCA VOL certificate or you’re willing to obtain one.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and/or English.
• Leadership and motivational capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to other locations/yards when executing projects.
• Values a pleasant working atmosphere and actively contributes to it.

More info

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