Welding and Fabrication Team Lead

To coordinate all activities of the welding and fabrication department .

Job Objective

To coordinate all activities of the welding and fabrication department ensuring that all jobs are properly planned and conducted in accordance with the company policies/procedures and with client requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

1. To oversee overall coordination of Welding and Fabrication/Construction Unit and optimize its efficiency
2. Supervise, coach and guide the Welding and Fabrication/Construction Team in the day to day operations of the department

3. Support the supervision of site/ project personnel and ensuring best utilisation of resources

Administration

1. Coordinate of the activities of the Welding & Fabrication/Construction Team and organize workforce to accomplish workload in timeframe given

2. Ensure the dispatch of work crew for each job (onshore and offshore) contain even distribution of skill and experience

3. Monitor labour outputs whilst ensuring maximum productivity

4. Monitor equipment allocation and assist in the production of weekly look ahead

5. Ensure that all targets are met whilst maintaining required Company and clients’ required standards

6. Control budgets and project expenditure within the business units

7. Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications.

8. Communicate with supervisors, peers and senior management in an acceptable manner.

9. Monitor and review information relating to welding and fabricating to detect or assess problems

10. Estimate sizes, distances and quantities; or determine time, cost, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity

11. Achieve project obligations

12. Conduct site visits prior to starting jobs, to ensure that client requirements can be met

13. Liaise with the Proposals Engineer for participation in the preparation process and submission of tenders

14. Perform the planning of welding and fabrication jobs which includes the scheduling of human resource, equipment and construction material

15. Ensure that all jobs are conducted in accordance with Stork HSEQ procedures. This includes ensuring the preparation of the Task Based Risk Assessments and facilitating the discussion of valid HSEQ issues during Toolbox Talk Meetings and Site Safety Meetings

16. Collect and examine all job tickets ensuring the accurate accountability of all labour, equipment and materials on a daily basis

17. Other tasks/responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time

Communication

1. Coordinate, and when necessary attend site visits and clarification meetings as required

2. Liaise with clients to address any issues which may arise during the course of the job.

3. Serve as the communication link between management and the construction department for operational, HSEQ and welfare issues

Education

• Technical qualification as evidenced by a Diploma or equivalent in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar Supervisory/Leadership role within the Welding & Fabrication/Construction within the Oil & Gas sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Word/ Excel/ Access/ Outlook / Project Management/Planning

• Must be able to follow and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, layout specifications and processing charts

• Must have a working knowledge of the quality standards required for welding and fabrication for industrial applications

   

Key Attributes

• Manage resources (manpower & equipment)

• Ensure effective delivery of service to entire T&T market

• Technical Authority
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective analytical skills
• Good Communication, presentation, interpersonal and leadership skills