Job Description
Foreman, Piping
Posting Start Date:  03/06/2026
Country/Region:  Singapore
Work Location:  PaxOcean Yard
Business/Function:  PaxOcean

Job Summary

  • Plan & execute trade job task as per specification with safety, quality and productivity in ship building and ship repair.
  • Prepare micro schedule, manhour loading, materials take off and monitor the work.
  • Perform duty in the most productive method.
  • Planning to ensure instructions regarding work requirements are relayed from the appropriate documents (Specifications, tender, work instructions, procedure, manuals)\
  • Implement & follow up with operators to ensure compliance of productivity, quality, environment, occupational health, and safety requirements.
  • Co-ordinate simultaneously with supervisory staff of different trade and projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Read & understand technical specifications, prepare job list, work schedule, plan materials take off and manpower planning of yard men & contractor for each given job.
  • Order the materials required as per materials take off and co-ordinate with purchase department for timely delivery of the materials.
  • Plan out and prepare all permit to work system related to marine safety, prepare risk analysis (RA), conduct RA briefing before starting work.
  • Conduct morning RA briefing with foreman and workers generic and critical activities briefing in workplace to identify and eliminate the hazards.
  • Carry out daily toolbox talk.
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational skill, following polices, safe work procedures, work practice and developing improvements where necessary.
  • Plan & prepare tools, equipment, transportation, materials and manpower, control manhour for all given jobs.
  • Ensure workers or contractors understand and implement the work plan, by explaining and engaging in pro-active communication with them.
  • Understand all given jobs, supervise, and give detail instruction to subordinates and contractors.
  • Cooperate with SRM, owner rep & other trade supervisors on appropriate procedures and ensure job to be completed smoothly & on schedule.
  • Ensure safety, discipline, and welfare for all subordinates.
  • Ensure all work completion reports have been made & signed by owner rep and submit to commercial dept on time.
  • Ensure subcontractor work order to be raised immediately once confirmation of job by owner representative.
  • Maintain good housekeeping and safety at all the time onboard vessel & workshop. Ensure all workers follow safe work procedure all the time.
  • To attend VSCC meeting to report progress on daily basis, in the absence of Supervisor.
  • Responsible for minimum wastage of materials and balance materials to accounted and returned to store at the end of the project.
  • Liaising with Supervisor / Engineer and Manager to solve the problem and decision making for on-site issues.
  • Contribute Idea to improve working method.
  • Ensure permit to work system is followed strictly.
  • Co-ordinate with project manager/Engineers, owner rep., other trade supervisory staff as well as internally in the department with work preparation, fabrication and materials control.
  • Co-ordinate for resources from shop, other trade, as the case may be.

Key Requirements

  • 3 Years above with relevant working experience
  • Good computer leadership and communication skills.
  • Able to read and understand Piping specification, P & ID drawing.
  • Good Knowledge of pipe fitting and pipe welding.
  • Experience in working on new building or repair vessel inclusive of materials take off and Project Management.
  • Able to read and interpret technical Drawings, plan tools / equipment / materials take off, prepare project schedule and input manpower loading.
  • Able to manage people & must be willing to support other trades.

Education

Trade School in Engineering