Instrument Supervisor

Reports To

• Maintenance Superintendent

Background

• Exhibit exemplary safety and supervisory skills in all matters pertaining to instrumentation maintenance works on and pertinent to the vessel.
• Is responsible for ensuring its subordinates are competent to carry out their allotted tasks.
• Liaises with other key management personnel.

Authority

• Safety, competence, and maintenance related to electrical systems and equipment, subordinate personnel, subcontractors, inspectors, and external and ad hoc services. They liaise effectively with other key management personnel.

Immediate Subordinates

• Instrument Technicians, Subcontractors, Visitors, Vendor Representatives.

Accountable For: Responsibilities & Standards

• Maintain and Adjust the Condition of Instrument Assets

  • Comply with relevant authorization procedures, safe working practices and specific instructions.
  • Complete maintenance in an agreed timescale, using safe and appropriate methods and agreed procedures.
  • Ensure resources and spares are planned for and used cost effectively.
  • Operating requirements are obtained and are available for reference.
  • Adjusted assets comply with specified operating requirements with minimum disruption and with the specified methods, tools and materials.
  • Monitor and record the achievement of requirements accurately.

  Monitor and Assess the Performance and Condition of Instrument Assets

  • Information is obtained from reliable sources using specified methods. (Inspection, documentary information, instrument readings)
  • Use monitoring equipment or procedures correctly to assess the condition of electrical assets.
  • Conduct monitoring in line with specified timescales and schedules.
  • Record and communicate monitored outcomes accurately and in timely fashion.
  • Comparisons of current performance are made against previous assessments and action taken where differences must be addressed.

  Diagnose Faults in Instrument Assets

  • Respond promptly to problems in line with approved procedures.
  • Select appropriate tests and diagnostic procedures and apply them methodically.
  • Clarify the nature of problems with instrument assets.
  • Determine the cause and extent of problems in the performance and condition of electrical systems or assets.
  • Use the results of inspections to determine the appropriate actions to take.
  • Record an accurate and full description in the appropriate document history.

  Monitor and Maintain Pollution Control Measures

  • Sample and check that controlled process discharges from area of responsibility to the environment are within prescribed limits.
  • Identify and halt unplanned discharges where possible, and report immediately according to policy, procedure and regulation.
  • Equipment, waste or other materials for disposal are dealt with according to the correct procedure.
  • Resources such as PPE materials tools and spares are not wasted or used inefficiently.

  Manage and Supervise Effectively

  • Establish effective relationships with colleagues and subcontractors.
  • Establish scope of work clearly (briefings, toolbox talks, presentations.)
  • Plan and control use of resources effectively (Personnel, time, materials, transport, IT).
  • Promote training and competency assurance throughout the department in line with Company goals for the Unit.
  • Encourage and support all department personnel to achieve training and competency targets and plan for appropriate time allocation for this area of work.
  • Use of communication skills shows leadership (oral, teambuilding, recording, noting, handover, analyzing).
  • Objective and consistent in assessment and appraisal of subordinates and subcontractors.
  • Make recommendations and improvements in working practices for greater safety, efficiency and profitability.

  Emergency Response

  • Carry Out Emergency Response role.
  • Demonstrate competence in Emergency Response drills and exercises.

Qualifications and Experience

• HNC/HND in instrumentation or recognized equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience with offshore experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience of Permit to Work, Mechanical Isolation Standards and Risk Assessment.
• Experience and knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems and utilities.
• Experience in Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• COMP-EX Certified.
• Proficiency in English at a minimum of B2 level according to the CEFR international standard.

Functional Competencies