Shop Supervisor (Houston, TX)

About the role

Turner Industries is seeking an experienced Shop Supervisor to lead a team of welders, fitters, and helpers in both the fabrication shop and field locations around Houston, TX. The role involves ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while adhering to client and company standards.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and direct welders, fitters, and helpers in shop and field environments.
• Develop and enforce procedures for safe work practices, including Lock‑out/Tag‑out and isolation point identification.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, P&IDs, and verbal orders to estimate labor and material requirements.
• Assign duties, track worker‑hours, and manage daily time‑sheets.
• Maintain QA/QC audit records and ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Generate monthly weld‑tracking reports and update client work‑order systems.
• Enforce Turner and client safety policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a foreman or shop supervisor in welding/fabrication.
• TWIC preferred and ability to pass background checks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Willingness to undergo post‑offer drug/alcohol screening and physical evaluation.
• Compliance with client‑specific safety attire and equipment requirements.

Required skills

• Supervision of welding and fitting crews.
• Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures and isolation point identification.
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs and technical drawings.
• QA/QC audit documentation and record‑keeping.
• Basic computer proficiency (e.g., MS Office) for reporting and time‑sheet management.
• Weld‑tracking and client work‑order software usage.