Structural Fabrication Superintendent at Jagal Group

Purpose

• Manages and coordinates the deployment and activities of structural fabrication personnel and equipment within an assigned project or area of work.
• Ensure all work activities are undertaken in compliance with HSEQ manual, Safe Work Practises, Project Specifications, and relevant Codes and Standards.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery in accordance with Project Schedules.

Key aims

• Safety of all personnel.
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with HSEQ manual, Project Specifications and all relevant procedures.
• Ensure fabrication tools & equipment are available for the work scope in accordance with project plans and schedules.
• Ensure all fitters have the appropriate training and competency assessments for the work to be undertaken

Key requirements

• Manage all structural fabrication/construction and associated activities carried out within assigned work area.
• Identify in a timely manner the manpower and equipment requirements for the assigned work.
• Allocate resources and equipment to work areas.
• Allocation of work fronts to Structural Fabrication Supervisors.
• Ensure assigned work is progressing in accordance with project schedules.
• Ensure weld preparations and fit-ups are in compliance with Weld Procedure Specifications, QA/QC requirements and specified dimensional tolerances.
• Monitor productivity, fit-up and dimensional reject rates and schedule performance and be pro-active in investigating the reasons for poor performance and implementing corrective measures.
• Ensure all fabrication equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Ensure all equipment being used is functioning properly and has the required certification in place.
• Ensure fabrication equipment is made available for scheduled inspection and maintenance.
• Liaise with the Welding Superintendent on fitting and welding sequences and distortion control.
• Liaise with the Rigging Superintendent on planned fabrication sequences to ensure lifting and movements can be performed safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with the Scaffold Superintendent on planned fabrication sequences so scaffold requirements can be addressed in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Coatings Superintendent on capabilities and limitations for fabricated items requiring blast and paint.
• Liaise with the Training Manager on fitter training requirements.
• Report non-conformances associated with structural/fitting operations.
• Ensure all personnel within the work area understand and operate to the required quality procedures efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
• Prepare Task Risk Assessments as required.
• Participate in Toolbox Talks.
• Identify, stop and immediately correct unsafe acts or conditions.
• Liaise with other craft superintendents within assigned project.
• Work with Construction Managers and Superintendents on other projects to ensure the most efficient use of equipment across the facility.
• Give clear and concise instructions to team members and follow up to ensure safe and timely execution.
• Ensure good discipline is maintained.
• Hold members of the fabrication team accountable for work performance as per their roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrate good planning and organisation in day to day activities.
• Contribute to the Continuous Improvement Process within the fabrication function.
• Set professional standards of behavior.
• Contribute to overall construction plans by considering efficient and effective methods of executing the work.
• Attend meetings as required, on time and prepared.
• Share the workload of other superintendents during leave rotations.
• Mentor, train and assess Nigerian national personnel under his/her control.
• Listen to and evaluate any employee concerns.
• Key interfaces
• Shop Managers, Construction Managers
• Welding, Rigging, Scaffolding, Coating Superintendents.
• QA/QC personnel & HSE personnel.
• Training Department.
• Warehouse/Stores Controller & Supply Chain.
• Maintenance personnel
• Client’s representatives as required
• Reports to
• Departmental: Shop Manager & Assignment: Construction Manager
• Direct reports
• Structural Supervisors, Structural Foremen, Structural Fitters, Helpers

 Job Requirements

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience of fabrication/construction in the oil and gas construction (or other relevant) industry. At least 5-7 years at superintendent/supervisory level.
• Time-served apprenticeship as a fitter/plater/fabricator in a fabrication environment with minimum qualification of City & Guilds or Diploma.
• Conversant with all types of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate a complete understanding and show commitment to the importance of HSE and Quality in the day to day activities in a fabrication facility.
• Ability to lead and manage a team and to mentor and train others.