Acadian Contractors, Inc. continues to grow!

ABOUT US
Acadian Contractors is located in Abbeville, Louisiana on the Vermillion River. We opened our doors in 1973 and have grown to become one of the busiest, most in-demand, accurate and stable companies in the industry. 

We pride ourselves on treating all of our employees with respect, rewarding those who live up to expectations and providing the safest workplace and the highest standards when it comes to tools, technology and equipment. We've since expanded to work all sectors of the Energy and Construction Industry with offices in Texas, multiple locations in Louisiana, and now Florida. From Gas Distribution to Aerospace and Subsea Fabrication, there isn't a project or job our world class execution team can't complete!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GREAT BENEFITS!
Health Insurance  – Dental – Vision - 401k Match - Paid Time Off – Life – Short & Long Term Disability – Safety Incentive Program (Behavioral Based Safety Observations) - Internal Training Opportunities

SECOND TO NONE SAFETY RECORD
Our commitment to safety is passionate and not just lip service to make a press release sound pretty…
Safety is a Top Priority at Acadian Contractors, Inc.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
With Multiple Divisions and geographical locations, we have the ability to promote and train from within as well as develop employees into many different roles!

• What you'll do
  Leadership in Safety: Provide unwavering leadership to ensure the safe execution of all offshore work activities. Emphasize and enforce adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
• • Participate in all daily JSEA meetings and JSEA development for daily tasks.
  • Make sure each member is aware of any Time Out or Stop Work issues
  • Review all issues when a Time Out is called and report immediately to all members of the TEAM
    • • Supervision of Multi-Skilled Work Crew: Oversee a diverse and multi-skilled work crew, including welders, fitters, crane operators, and riggers.
        • Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to ensure quality workmanship.
      • Skilled Trades Expertise: When required, step in as a skilled worker to assist your team and the project needs
      • Daily Work Task Coordination: Efficiently coordinate the daily work tasks for the construction crew.
        • Ensure that projects progress smoothly and according to schedule.
      • Safety Audits and JSA Compliance: Conduct thorough audits of Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and all other safety, health, and environmental processes.
        • Make certain that these processes are rigorously followed and continuously improved for the well-being of the team and the environment.
      • Resource Allocation: Allocate resources, equipment, and personnel effectively to meet project demands and deadlines.
      • Problem Solving: Be a proactive problem solver, identifying issues and challenges in real-time and working collaboratively to find solutions that keep the project on track.
      • Communication: Foster clear and open communication among the crew, promoting a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
      • Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards in offshore construction.
      • Emergency Response: Be prepared to lead the crew in emergency response situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of all personnel.
      • Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall job performance.
      • Training and Development: Support the development and training of crew members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
      • Documentation: Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to safety, work progress, incidents, and other relevant matters

• What you'll need to know
  • • Extensive offshore construction experience with demonstrable experience in Welding, Fitting, and/or other offshore construction skilled trade.
    • Ability to read and draw various type of prints
    • Competent in leading others and working 5-15 man crews
    • Experienced in conducting job scopes, project walks, and estimation
    • Ability to use Microsoft Office products for incident reporting, emails, and other job specific requirements