Profession dismantling supervisor

Dismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of plants. The distribute the task among workers and supervise if everything is done according to safety regulations. If problems arise they consult with engineers and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

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Personality Type

• Enterprising / Realistic

Knowledge

• Demolition techniques

  Various methods of demolishing structures, like controlled implosion, use of a wrecking ball or jackhammer, or selective demolition. Usage cases of these methods based on type of structure, time constraints, environment and expertise.

Skills

• Review construction plans authorisations

  Review plans for conformance to codes and authorised approval for construction.

• Recognise the hazards of dangerous goods

  Be aware of the threats posed by potentially dangerous goods such as polluting, toxic, corrosive, or explosive materials.

• Plan shifts of employees

  Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

• Ensure compliance with construction project deadline

  Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.

• Prepare site for construction

  Prepare ground or site for construction of wooden and brick terraces, fences and ground surfaces. This includes measure and plan out the site, lay stone and tiles.

• Liaise with managers

  Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

• Supervise worker safety

  Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.

• Keep records of work progress

  Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Supervise staff

  Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

• Advise on construction materials

  Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

• Coordinate construction activities

  Coordinate the activities of several construction workers or crews to make sure they do not interfere with each other and to ensure that the works are done in a timely manner. Keep up to date on the progress of the teams and update the schedule if called for.

• React to events in time-critical environments

  Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.

• Plan resource allocation

  Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.

• Work in a construction team

  Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.

• Supervise work

  Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

• Manage health and safety standards

  Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Evaluate employees work

  Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB