Colonna's Shipyard

150 Coins Counting Down to 150 Years 🏅 Today marks 150 days until Colonna’s Shipyard’s 150th anniversary. Over these 150 years in business, we’re humbled to have become leaders in the ship repair industry. Along the way, we've also been able to gain a strong position in heavy fabrication, machining, piping, and industrial plant maintenance. As we mark the beginning of celebrating a century and a half of continuous operations, we do so knowing that the credit for our success belongs to our dedicated employees; to the business partners and community leaders that believed in and supported our mission; and to the clients that gave us the opportunity to prove ourselves. To kick off our celebration, our leadership team will be awarding 150 challenge coins over the next 150 days to individuals to recognize their impact on our success. Keep an eye on our social media accounts as we recognize these impactful people for their contributions to helping us make it to 150! #ColonnasShipyard #150DaysTo150Years #ChallengeCoinGiveaway #CSICelebrates150YearsOfExcellence #RespectPrideTruthFamily Steel America Weld America Accurity Industrial Contractors, llc.

The application opens November 4th for our 2025 Apprenticeship cohort! We're excited to offer a number of pathways including inside machining, pipefitting, industrial tank cleaning, and more! This flyer has everything you need to know about this year's application process. New this year, placement tests for Math and English will be required as a part of the application. These can be taken for free through Tidewater Community College. Additionally, applicants will be required to attend one information session (dates will be listed in the job posting). Please contact talent@colonnaship.com or 757-545-2414 with questions or for more information. #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Apprenticeship #Maritime

We're looking for an experienced Weld Program Manager to lead our weld/braze program! In this role, you'll support both commercial and government operations across all company divisions. Key responsibilities include overseeing training, managing qualifications, and staying up to date with the latest industry practices and technologies. Join Colonna's commitment to excellence in quality and safety. Apply today! To review the job description or apply, go to: https://lnkd.in/dKWKAh2t For more information, contact talent@colonnaship.com or 757-545-2414. #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Hiring #WeldProgramManager

We'd like to take a moment to celebrate six exceptional apprentices who recently completed their programs. 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝘆𝗺𝗲𝘀 - 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 & 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳/𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 - 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗵𝗹 - 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗯 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 - 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸 - 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳/𝘍𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 - 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵 Over the past few years, these individuals demonstrated incredible dedication, mastering their trades while juggling the demands of work, school, and home life. Their journey wasn’t easy, but they persevered and succeeded. To honor their achievement, we held a small ceremony where the graduates received their certificates and celebrated alongside friends and family.  In addition, both the new graduates and previous apprenticeship graduates were presented with a special 150-year challenge coin, in recognition of their commitment and in celebration of Colonna's upcoming 150-year anniversary. Congratulations to our Class of 2024 apprentice graduates! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Congratulations #ApprenticeshipProgram #Classof2024

Recruiting for our 2025 apprentices has begun! We're excited to offer a number of pathways including inside machining, pipefitting, industrial tank cleaning, and more! The application will open on November 4th. New this year, placement tests for Math and English will be required as a part of the application. These can be taken for free through Tidewater Community College. Additionally, applicants will be required to attend one information session (dates will be listed in the job posting). Please contact talent@colonnaship.com or 757-545-2414 with questions or for more information. #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Apprenticeship #Maritime

Colonna's stopped by James Madison University today to talk about job opportunities for upcoming graduates. Our Management Trainee program is the perfect opportunity for college graduates interested in the Maritime Industry and project management. Thanks Kendall Goodin and Mason for representing! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #JobsForUpcomingGraduates #Maritime #HamptonRoads Steel America Weld America

Throughout the past year, we've celebrated individuals with over 30 years of service at Colonna's Shipyard, and we appreciate your continued support in recognizing these dedicated team members. We continue this series by celebrating Kenny Mebane, current Executive Vice President of Weld America, a division of Colonna’s Shipyard dedicated to advanced technical welding and fabrication – a division Kenny himself created in 2021. Outside of Weld America, Kenny has had a huge hand in Colonna’s modernization, expansion, and work diversification. His journey at Colonna’s began in 1978 as a laborer in the Pipe Shop. From there, Kenny worked his way through the ranks and became a leadman. In 1980, he accepted a new role as leadman to the Director of Facilities, later becoming the Director himself. In this role, Kenny helped create a maintenance department, oversaw the installation of Colonna’s first and second floating drydocks, installation of additional electrical and utility services, facility expansions, and ensured assets were qualified to perform government work. In 2000, Kenny led the establishment of Steel America, a new industrial division of Colonna’s Shipyard specializing in heavy fabrication and machining, where he served as Vice President until 2021. In recent years, Steel America has become extremely successful and continues to maintain steady growth. This summary doesn’t encapsulate the full extent of Kenny’s accomplishments but serves to demonstrate what a vital role he played in Colonna’s history. Planning to retire at the end of the year, Kenny says that it’s time to spend quality time with the grandchildren. Family, a core value at Colonna’s, has always been important to him—whether it’s his family at home, his church family, or the second family he’s found at work. For Colonna’s and its divisions, he hopes for sustained, controlled growth – a steady climb. And hopes that the Company will continue to invest in and keep the people first, carrying on Bill Colonna’s vision. Kenny, Colonna’s Shipyard would not be where we are today without your leadership and dedication. Thank you for your contributions to Colonna’s overall growth and we look forward to seeing what else you accomplish before your retirement! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #30PlusYearsMakingShipHappen #SteadyGrowth #Modernization #Expansion #Diversification

Check out this week's "Hot Jobs"! We have several key roles available. If you are looking for a new opportunity or feel ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance! To learn more or to speak with a recruiter, contact 757-545-2414 ext. 2310 or talent@colonnaship.com. Open Jobs/Apply: https://lnkd.in/dKWKAh2t #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Hiring #Maritime #AutoCAD #Solidworks #HamptonRoads #Shipyard #Leadership #Accounting #NDT #Machining

Today is the day!! Join us at Maker's Craft Brewery from 2PM-4PM for our “Jobs on Draft” hiring event. Hot jobs include shipfitters, welders, machinists, and more! Free drinks and on the spot interviews - you don’t want to miss this! Open Jobs: www.steelamerica.net/jobs #NowHiring #IndustrialFabrication #Shipyard #Maritime #Welders #Shipfitters #Machinists

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at Maker's Craft Brewery in Norfolk from 2PM-4PM for our "Jobs on Draft" hiring event. Current hot jobs include shipfitters, welders, machinists, and more! Hope to see you there! Open Jobs: www.steelamerica.net/jobs #IndustrialFabrication #Machining #NowHiring #JobFair #HamptonRoads