Swiftships

Swiftships

Aldon “AJ” Barrilleaux

Hull Construction Foreman

AJ is a highly skilled shipbuilding professional with 29 years of experience in structural fabrication and welding. He has been a valuable member of the Swiftships team since 2018. In his role, AJ takes on crucial responsibilities such as team management, overseeing hull fabrication, supervising welding and joining operations, ensuring compliance with shipbuilding codes and regulations, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. With his exceptional leadership abilities, AJ effectively manages the hull construction team, assigning tasks and providing guidance to ensure optimal performance. AJ remains updated on shipbuilding codes, regulations, and classification society standards, ensuring that all construction activities adhere to the applicable requirements. Additionally, his implementation and management of a preventive maintenance program for critical machinery and equipment contributed to minimizing unplanned downtime, improving reliability, and extending their lifespan.