Profession insulation supervisor

Insulation supervisors monitor insulation operations. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Energy performance of buildings

    Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.

  • Types of insulation material

    Various types of insulation material and their usage cases, advantages, risks and costs.

Skills

  • Keep records of work progress

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

  • Order construction supplies

    Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

  • Process incoming construction supplies

    Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

  • Create infrared imagery

    Use an infrared camera to produce imagery displaying the infrared part of the spectrum.

  • 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.

  • Inspect insulation

    Inspect the quality of the insulation of a structure. Inspect the insulation visually to detect any mistakes or defects. Analyse infrared imagery to see any cold bridges, air gaps, or insulation malfunctions.

  • 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.

  • Check compatibility of materials

    Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

  • Monitor stock level

    Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

  • Liaise with managers

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Plan shifts of employees

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

  • 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.

  • Supervise staff

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

  • Ensure equipment availability

    Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

  • Demonstrate products' features

    Demonstrate how to use a product in a correct and safe manner, provide customers with information on the product's main features and benefits, explain operation, correct use and maintenance. Persuade potential customers to purchase items.

  • Advise on construction materials

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

  • Answer requests for quotation

    Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

  • Inspect construction supplies

    Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Optional knowledge and skills

manage contracts negotiate supplier arrangements calculate needs for construction supplies recruit employees apply adhesive wall coating install insulation material provide technical expertise pump insulation beads into cavities work ergonomically install construction profiles use squaring pole cut insulation material to size train employees cost management construction product regulation provide first aid install drop ceiling use sander apply spray foam insulation use measurement instruments apply proofing membranes energy efficiency follow safety procedures when working at heights protect surfaces during construction work

Source: Sisyphus ODB