Construction Supervisor (Атырау 21/01/2021)

About the role

Lead by example in all areas of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) to achieve zero Lost Time Accidents (LTAs). Manage the HSE performance of the Contractor and ensure all works under your control are carried out safely. Provide assistance, supervision, direction, and leadership to the Contractor’s crews. Oversee site work within your area of responsibility and manage interfaces between discipline activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a strong commitment to HSE standards and personal responsibility for site safety.
• Assist the site team in meeting common project objectives.
• Resolve day-to-day problems, including work interface issues, interferences, material delays, and constructability challenges.
• Supervise the mechanical completion and handover process prior to commissioning operations.
• Develop and update the detailed construction plan, interfacing with the Lead Construction Planner to maintain the overall integrated plan.
• Monitor contractor’s performance and progress, providing daily progress reports for assigned work areas.
• Ensure proper documentation and as-built drawings are produced in accordance with technical integrity and operational requirements.
• Maintain a daily log and proper correspondence regarding potential contractor issues.
• Assist with National Employee development plans.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree or equivalent (HND).
• A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in the construction of oil and gas facilities, with a broad knowledge of all engineering discipline requirements, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• A comprehensive understanding of HSE management and an unwavering commitment to personal responsibility for site safety.
• Experience managing the safety of an entire construction site.
• Broad knowledge of piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and structural design practices and standards.
• Conversant with International and Republic of Kazakhstan (RoK) engineering and HSE standards.
• Experience working in difficult locations (remote, foreign, arctic, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline (beneficial but not required).
• Experience working in RoK or former Soviet Union countries, with familiarity in certification requirements (GGTN K, GOST K, etc.).
• Previous experience in the Caspian Area and sour facilities.

Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and ability to educate and persuade personnel to adopt safety rules.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven supervisory abilities and planning capability.
• Ability to lead and inspire dispersed multi-cultural teams.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including in emergency situations.
• Awareness of issues surrounding high-pressure and high H₂S facilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment within a multi-functional, multi-cultural setting.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Schedule

Offshore rotation: 28 days on / 28 days off.