Coating Supervisor

Roles and responsibilities

1. Coating Systems Knowledge: Understanding various coating types (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane) and their applications.
2. Surface Preparation Techniques: Familiarity with methods such as blasting, cleaning, and priming.
3. Technical Specifications: Interpreting technical drawings, work scopes, and coating specifications.
4. Material Estimation: Calculating the quantity of materials (e.g., paint, primers) and tools required for projects.
5. Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with coating application tools, sprayers, and inspection equipment.

Planning and Organizational Skills

1. Project Planning: Developing detailed plans and schedules for coating projects.
2. Resource Management: Allocating personnel, materials, and equipment effectively.
3. Time Management: Ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines.
4. Work Breakdown Structure: Breaking down projects into manageable tasks.
5. Inventory Control: Tracking and managing coating supplies and consumables.

Quality Assurance and Safety Skills

1. Quality Control: Ensuring coating applications meet industry standards and client requirements.
2. Inspection Techniques: Using tools like dry film thickness gauges and adhesion testers.
3. Health and Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols, including hazardous material handling and confined space work.
4. Compliance Standards: Familiarity with standards like ISO 12944 or SSPC.
5. Environmental Regulations: Ensuring environmentally safe practices, such as proper waste disposal.

Communication Skills

1. Team Coordination: Liaising with painters, supervisors, and project managers.
2. Client Communication: Updating clients on project progress and addressing concerns.
3. Documentation: Preparing reports, checklists, and work orders.
4. Supplier Interaction: Coordinating with vendors for timely delivery of materials.
5. Instruction Delivery: Providing clear guidance to the workforce on procedures and standards.

Problem-Solving Skills

1. Troubleshooting: Addressing challenges like coating failures, delays, or material shortages.
2. Adaptability: Adjusting plans to accommodate unexpected changes.
3. Critical Thinking: Evaluating potential solutions and making informed decisions.

Technical Tools

1. Project Management Software: Using tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera.
2. ERP Systems: Familiarity with systems for resource planning and tracking.
3. Inspection Tools: Proficiency with gauges and other testing equipment.
4. Spreadsheet Tools: Advanced Excel skills for material tracking and scheduling.

Soft Skills

1. Attention to Detail: Ensuring high-quality and precise work.
2. Teamwork: Collaborating with various stakeholders effectively.
3. Reliability: Consistently delivering projects on time and within scope.
4. Ethics: Maintaining integrity in all work processes.

Desired candidate profile

• Identify the scope of work from Owner’s specifications, tenders, work lists and on-board inspections.
• Preparation of Sketch as agreed by the owner for blasting.
• Preparation of work processes and paint specification .
• Collating, updating and filing all relevant productions progress.
• Raise materials requisitions as required.
• Prepare Man-hours estimation for work processes.
• Liaison with Owner representative, project manager, Invoicer, other trades.
• Maintain good working relationship with workers, appointed foreman, supervisors and management.
• Perform duties of a Foreman as required / appointed for individual projects.
• Ensure all paint specs are sign and distributed to foremen. .
• Work within allocated timescale to meet department targets.
• Attend any training for any activity required by the department.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.
• Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work

Qualification/Experiences & Skills

• Experience in Ship repair, New Building and Marine Field
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience.