Pile Driving Foreman

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing marine project support to Orion. Incumbents are responsible for supervising the ongoing project operations of the Foremen who report to this position. They are also influential in the hiring, firing, advancement, and promotion of other employees. Typically, this individual will work closely with the Barge Foremen, General Superintendent, Project (Field) Engineer, Safety Representative, Boat Captain, Pile Drivers, Welders, Carpenters, Laborers, and other skilled or semi‑skilled craft persons on the work site.

The incumbent must support Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, founded upon Integrity.

• Works as assigned by the Project Superintendent to ensure the successful completion of current on‑going marine construction projects.
• Plans and schedules work activities with Foreman under his supervision for the following:
  • Movement of floating rigs between locations
  • Excavation and backfill
  • Concrete foundations
  • Structural steel
  • Pipe fabrication installation of pipe and pipe supports
  • Testing of pipeline systems
  • Isometric drawings for pipe fabrications if required.
• Monitors construction time schedules to make sure project deadlines are met and work completed on time.
• Ensures that proper permits are in hand prior to any work proceeding.
• Inspects equipment visually to ensure that it is operating properly.
• Provides input in the hiring, firing, advancement, and promotion of other employees.
• Complies with all Orion Safety/Operational Policies and government regulatory guidelines.
• Trains new workers in use of equipment and tools.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems.
• Maintains time records for employees in the work crew.
• Promotes a safe, efficient, and organized work environment for employees.
• Demonstrates safety knowledge concerning chemical and/or process hazards associated with construction work. These include but are not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, respiratory protection, emergency action plan, work permits, CPR/First Aid procedures, and job and/or contract requirements.
• Works closely with the Project Superintendent, Barge Foreman, Crane Operators, Welders, Laborers, and other skilled and semi‑skilled crafts persons to complete current projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Possesses the qualifications and physical ability to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and job sites.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co‑workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

A minimum of seven (7) years marine construction experience on a work barge or equivalent experience in a marine construction supervisory capacity. Incumbents must be well‑versed in receiving and handling of equipment used for marine operations. In addition, incumbents must have knowledge of the integration of various crafts to successfully perform their work. Craft knowledge should include piledriving, crane operations, welding,…