Structural Steel Supervisor

Job Description:

The Structural Steel Supervisor is a management position responsible for overseeing and coordinating the prefabrication and/or installation of industrial steel structures, tanks, offshore structures / jackets / platforms and shipbuilding and other related structures and systems. The supervisor acts as the primary liaison between the project management team, engineers, and the on-site foremans. Responsibilities include planning and scheduling work, managing resources, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with project timelines, and quality standards. This role emphasizes administrative and managerial skills over hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules for structural steel activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and on-site teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Oversee the delivery, and inventory of materials and tools needed for the project.
• Supervise and guide foremen and team of platers, steel erectors and welders to meet project objectives.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and resolve challenges promptly.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members when necessary.
• Ensure all structural steelwork meets the required standards and specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections of welds, bolted connections, and overall structural assembly.
• Identify and address any non-conformance issues to maintain quality standards.
• Perform regular safety audits and enforce compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage permits for high-risk tasks such as working at heights or confined spaces.
• Prepare progress reports for project managers, including updates on timelines, and resource usage.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed, inspections, and safety compliance.
• Communicate effectively with project management to address concerns and provide updates.

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrate a strategic and organized approach to project management.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and team members.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting SS technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection processes, and industry standards.

• Ability to create detailed schedules effectively.
• Proficient in preparing reports and maintaining documentation related to project progress, safety, and resource usage.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in industrial steel structures, tanks, offshore structures (jackets, platforms), shipbuilding, or similar projects abroad, with hands-on experience as a plater, steel erector, or welder on steel structures.

The candidate will be assessed on the following:

During the practical test the candidate will be given an assembly drawing to fabricate the detail. The candidate will be required to focus on:

• Ability to understand the drawing and follow the required steps.
• Understanding of material specifications and tolerances.

• Accuracy in measuring and cutting steel plates to the required size.
• Proper use of cutting and grinding tools.

• Precision in positioning and aligning steel plates or components.
• Ability to meet alignment requirements and maintain specified tolerances.

• Quality of tack welds, including their strength, uniformity, and cleanliness, as well as consistency in applying the MIG/MAG process.
• Careful measurement, fitting, and alignment.
• Ability to ensure components meet required tolerances.

• Proper use of PPE.
• Adherence to safety standards during the welding, cutting, and assembly process.
• Clean and organized work area.

Practical Test Duration:

• Total time: Approximately 1 – 1.5 hours