Heavy Lifting and Logistics Supervisor

                   Heavy Lifting and Logisitc Supervisor
                  

                                        Safety responsibilities

• Implementing HSE procedures and standards in compliance with applicable laws, Health and Safety Documentation and Environmental Management Manual.
• Always ensure collaboration and support to HSE colleagues both in the preparation phase through the verification and approval of the MS/JSA and during the execution of the works.
• Verifying that subcontractors work in a safety manner and in accordance to approved MS/JSA.
• Make sure that work permits are obtained before to start any activity and ensure related compliance with permit conditions.
• Conduct evaluations of works scope, area condition and specific equipment inspections prior starting field activities and ensure that hazards and control measures are communicated to Subcontractor field supervisors.
• Be present and able to instruct how to lead PTT to foreman subcontractors in field.
• Being responsible for the highest standards in housekeeping for assigned area and to promptly inform Safety Supervisor about unsafe work procedures.
• Be diligent and proactive in correcting unsafe acts, unsafe behaviours and unsafe conditions.
• Through Subcontractors field supervisors/foreman to ensure team members are trained for their duties as per the Project safety requirements and Subcontractors employees are actively involved in the project safety program.
• Participate in Subcontractor toolbox sessions and monitor crew attendance.
• Be diligent in reporting to the appropriate level of Construction Supervision and to Subcontractor management all unsafe acts, unsafe behaviours and unsafe conditions.
• Participate and assist the incident investigations.

  Main tasks and responsibilities 

• Maintain coordination with other discipline supervisors/superintendent working in the area to coordinate all the activities and manage related interferences.
• Organize their own activities in close collaboration with the line Construction Manager/ Discipline Superintendent, keeping track of the activities carried out through work files, guaranteeing continuity even in the event of absence through sharing of information and teamwork.
• Make sure that materials used in construction are in accordance with project technical documents and applicable codes and specifications and stocks are sufficient to keep up with work's schedule.
• Check the efficient productivity of Subcontractors activities with regards to the quality and quantity (jointly with Project Control).
• Make sure that all the assigned activities are carried out on time, otherwise check deficiency and refer to Construction Manager/ Discipline Superintendent to promptly define and implement corrective actions that allow compliance with the schedule.
• Verify and discuss with Construction Manager/ Discipline Superintendent and Field Project Engineer modification or any difference raised on the activity relevant to previous and following points and cooperate with them to issue Sketches Layout (SKL) for the relevant modification, when works must be executed in different way as indicated on drawings.
• Propose any improvement solution that arises during the execution of the works and support the Field Project Engineer in answering to Subcontractor’s site queries.
• Record any modification after approval and, in cooperation with Construction Manager/ Discipline Superintendent, inform Subcontract Administrator for contractual changing.
• Prepare and fill the Request of Work Execution (R.W.E.) form for any extra work not included in the contract or for field modification, for further approval by other functions, before the execution of the work itself, as per procedure by Subcontracting Department.
• Check that Subcontractor is working on the base of last edition of all drawings and other technical documents (jointly with Construction QC Inspector).
• Check by the "Manpower presence report" the quantity of Subcontractor's manpower present on site (jointly with Subcontracting Management).
• Check, sign and collect all Subcontractor Time Sheets when the work is reimbursed on hourly basis.
• Prepare/check Subcontractor's monthly/weekly progress of work and transmit relevant data to Project Control.
• Ensure in advance that no hold can occur for Subcontractors work due to lack of needed engineering documents and materials or work area accessibility to avoid Subcontractor claims (jointly with Project Control and Field Engineer).
• Prepare and issue to Subcontractor the Construction and Final Punch Lists and follow up the completion of relevant outstanding works until the closure and the final acceptance by the Client.
• Check Subcontractor field surveying, establish with Subcontractor reference benchmarks for elevation and alignment needed as per scope of works and check their correct execution.
• Make sure that Subcontractors follow the provisions of the approved ITP and the inspections are called timely and in according to the procedure established for the project.
• Always ensure collaboration and support to QC Inspector colleagues during the execution of the related inspections.
• Identify possible non-Conformities according to the Quality Assurance System Procedure and suggest the related Corrective Action.

  Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Maintaining a daily Site Diary
• Ensuring that safe working practices relating to Lifting works are adhered to by close liaison with the Safety Officer, informing him of proposed work areas and activities
• The Lifting Supervisor shall familiarize himself with the arrangements made for any heavy lifts and his involved responsibilities in accordance with the Project requirements
• The Lifting Supervisor will ensure that the Lifting Check List is correctly completed in liaison with other discipline supervisors prior to any lifting operations
• The Crane Check List is correctly completed
• Ensuring the crane is positioned in accordance with the Lifting Plot Plan
• Maintaining close liaison with the heavy lift contractor representative who will control all lifting operations
• Supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in erecting and operating machines to hoist and convey machinery and equipment, such as structural beams, metal tanks, at construction site
• Monitoring daily progress within the area of assignment and keeping records of quantities installed
• Evaluating Contractor Lifting studies
• Overseeing and supervises all field lifting operations and trades test of contractor riggers as and when required
• Inspecting all lifting equipment, to ascertain that have been properly tested and certified as per applicable codes and regulations
• Checking schedules crane and riggers
• Inspecting the quality of work on a day to day basis, and ensuring that drawing data and specifications are adhered to
• Monitoring the movement of any abnormal loads on site ensuring that the load traverses the site safely using the authorized routes. Monitoring material deliveries and anticipate requirements
• Items of equipment to be erected are rigged to the Crane/Lifting Equipment using recommended ‘Lifting Points’ complying with the method statement
• Prepare and follow up the call-off for the crane contractor in coordination with the other discipline supervisors and the requests of the other sub contractors.
• Take care of the management of access to the construction site and circulation within the site and eventually prepare and follow up the necessary permits to circulate, to close road, to hold an area etc. according to the site procedure.
• Check and follow up the studies, the necessary permits and the activities themselves for special and non-special transport to and from the construction site coming from barges, warehouses, storage areas etc.

Skill Requirements:

• Has proven interpersonal skills.
• Strong Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Autocad, Naviswork etc).
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Have solid background of covered discipline.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in management of construction site.
• Be in possession of VCA-vol certification

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