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, timeliness and compliance with client and code requirements. The role acts as the technical liaison for client representatives on site and oversees technicians, inspectors and related teams. It involves enforcing HSSE procedures, scheduling jobs, reviewing reports, and identifying client needs for the business development team. The employer operates in oil and gas services, NDT equipment sales and industrial equipment distribution in Rivers and Port Harcourt. This is a full-time position requiring readiness to travel and work in field locations, including shifts and turnarounds.
What you would do
- Serve as the technical point of contact for client representatives on site
- Mentor and develop technicians and technical assistants
- Enforce HSSE requirements including toolbox talks, JHA/permit-to-work, PPE and incident reporting
- Supervise inspection and testing teams on site (NDT, OCTG, lifting and related services)
- Plan and schedule daily and weekly field and workshop jobs, allocating technicians and equipment
- Review inspection reports and certificates for accuracy before client submission
- Identify additional client needs on site and flag opportunities to the Business Development team
- Ensure equipment is calibrated, serviceable and ready before every mobilisation
- Track job progress, productivity and non-productive time; report weekly to management
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to meet project requirements
What they are asking for
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in inspection services
- At least 2 years in a supervisory role
- Valid NDT certification (Level II or higher) in at least two methods (UT, MT, PT, RT, VT)
- Knowledge of OCTG, lifting equipment or industrial inspection is an advantage
- Strong report-review, planning and client-communication skills
- Valid basic safety certification (e.g. BOSIET / HUET / NEBOSH / IOSH) and current medical fitness
- Willingness to travel and work in field locations, including shift and turnaround schedules
- B.Eng / B.Sc / HND in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, Production or related engineering discipline
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