Construction Foreman

Talos Energy
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2023 CLOSED ON 2/14/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Foreman position at Talos Energy?

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Engineering:

  • Appropriate input in pre-FEED and FEED studies for Topsides related projects.
  • Responsible to review, evaluate and make recommendations related to fabrication and installation to the ongoing engineering design effort for Construction projects.
  • Develop / Review construction estimates for Topsides projects.
  • Review project schedules for accuracy and recommend enhancements.
  • Review and comment on relevant construction & installation documentation.
  • Develop Project construction plans.
  • Work with design team on issues of Constructability.
  • Work with the multi-Discipline teams to identify Construction related interface items.
  • Responsible to provide input to bid packages that involve construction or installation.
  • Review work processes, plans and recommend improvements for implementation.

 

Fabrication:  Onshore & Offshore

  • Oversee fabrication & inspection efforts.
  • Prepare / review fabrication reports prior to distribution.
  • Review / approve tickets for inspection activities ahead of the invoicing.
  • Review fabrication progress reports to ensure timely and accurate updates.
  • Address schedule and manpower issues at the fabrication / installation site.
  • Review and approval of Contractor’s procedures for receipt, storage, and control of Company purchased equipment and materials.
  • Review and approval of Contractor’s schedule updating and earned progress.
  • Continually evaluate the Contractor's performance in executing the contract(s) in areas of safety, quality, progress and contract compliance. Implement changes where improvements are needed.

 

Construction Planning:

  • Monitor the project construction planning effort and provide oversight and direction.
  • Participate in project HAZID/HAZOP and Risk Assessments.
  • Oversee Engineering / Contractors / Operations to ensure construction related deliverables are submitted on-time with respect to the project schedules.
  • Ensure all construction related project tasks are completed within internal, governmental and contractual requirements.
  • Accompany the Engineering firms on trips to the field to scope projects.

Construction Planning (con’t):

  • Review and comment on piping plans.
  • Review and approval of all offshore construction schedules and plans.
  • Ensure logistics planning in transportation for project personnel, equipment and materials.
  • Work with Engineering company in construction planning / look-a-heads, assuring receipt of engineering deliverables in a timely manner.
  • Work to develop offshore hook-up and installation plans to ensure proper and timely completion of offshore fabrication.
  • Review and approval of Work Packs for site construction activities as required.

 

Offshore Execution:

  • Ensure a strong level of HSE awareness and implementation.
  • Oversee the offshore inspection effort.
  • Manage the Offshore Project Representatives.
  • Ensures facility operation is per Talos Energy’s Five Operational Priorities.
  • Liaise with OIMs / PICs and Operations management on Construction issues.
  • Prepare / Review construction reports ahead of distribution.
  • Review / approve timesheets for offshore inspection activities ahead of the invoicing.
  • Ensure construction progress reports for Management, provide timely and accurate updates on project progress.
  • Review and approval of Contractor’s schedule updating and earned progress.
  • Ensure proper staffing and provide onsite supervision as required.
  • Oversee offshore movements of project personnel and equipment, assist in Logistics.
  • Ensure proper coordination of field activities, operations, reporting, traceability, etc.
  • Periodic / Regular offshore trips to worksite providing guidance and feedback to ongoing progress.
  • Continually evaluate the Contractor's performance in executing the contract(s) in areas of safety, quality, progress and contract compliance. Implement changes where improvements are needed.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

  • At least 15 years of on/offshore Construction related experience.
  • Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with Management, engineers, peers, Contractors and Regulatory personnel.
  • Must have strong computer skills. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point).
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions, think clearly, be both proactive and appropriately reactive.
  • Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relations with employees and contractors.
  • Ability to effectively work with various personnel performing operational functions.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Offshore employees must be able to consistently meet the following physical requirements for the duration of a shift (7-13 hours per day).

  • STANDING – Ability to remain feet in an upright position at a workstation on hard/uneven surfaces (concrete/grating/steel) without moving about.
  • WALKING – Ability to move about on foot on hard/uneven surfaces (concrete/grating/steel).
  • LIFTING – Ability to raise or lower 50 lbs, from floor to waist, from one level to another.
  • SWING ROPE – Must be able to transfer from boats to landing areas of the platforms during moderate to heavy seas.
  • STAIRS – Ability to move up and down stairs while carrying equipment.
  • BENDING/REACHING – Ability to bend the spine downward and forward at the waist. Ability to extend the hands and arms in any direction.
  • HANDLING – Ability to hold, grasp and turn both hands with significant weight or resistance.
  • PULLING/PUSHING – Ability to move equipment from one workstation to another.
  • KNEELING – Ability to bend the legs at the knees to come to a rest.
  • FINGER WORK – Ability to pick and pinch, working primarily with the fingers.
  • TOLERANCE – Ability to tolerate extreme temperatures, adverse weather conditions, exposure to the elements, exposure to elevated noise/vibration and work in close quarters while wearing protective equipment and clothing.
  • VISION – Must have depth perception to safely sense distance and sufficient peripheral vision to see objects and detect motion at wide angles.
  • HEARING – Must understand detailed communication at normal levels and detect changes in sound levels.
  • RESPIRATORY – Must be able to work in a variety of respiratory protection equipment.
  • WORKING AT HEIGHTS- Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds to perform work at elevated locations.
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