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Technical Operations Supervisor
About this role
A Technical Operations Supervisor is needed to plan, coordinate and supervise inspection and testing work in the field and workshop, ensuring safety, timely delivery and compliance with client and code requirements. The role involves managing field and workshop schedules, supervising NDT and related service teams, reviewing inspection reports, enforcing HSSE practices, and acting as the technical liaison with client representatives. It requires coordinating equipment readiness, tracking job progress, and identifying opportunities for business development while mentoring technicians. The employer operates within oil and gas services, NDT equipment sales and industrial equipment distribution. The position is based in Rivers, Nigeria, and is offered as a full-time role.
What you would do
- Plan and schedule daily and weekly field and workshop jobs, allocating technicians and equipment
- Supervise inspection and testing teams on site
- Review inspection reports and certificates for accuracy before client submission
- Enforce HSSE requirements including toolbox talks, JHA/permit-to-work, PPE compliance and incident reporting
- Ensure equipment is calibrated, serviceable and ready before mobilisation
- Serve as the technical point of contact for client representatives on site
- Track job progress, productivity and non-productive time; report weekly to management
- Identify additional client needs on site and flag opportunities to the Business Development team
- Mentor and develop technicians and technical assistants
What they are asking for
- BEng / BSc / HND in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, Production or related engineering
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in inspection services, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Valid NDT certification (Level II or higher, ASNT SNT-TC-1A / PCN / equivalent) in at least two methods (UT, MT, PT, RT, VT)
- Knowledge of OCTG, lifting equipment or industrial inspection is an advantage
- Valid basic safety certification (e.g. BOSIET / HUET / NEBOSH / IOSH) and current medical fitness
- Strong report-review, planning and client-communication skills
- Willingness to travel and work in field locations, including shift and turnaround schedules
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