Hot Tap and Stoppling Supervisor - Johannesburg, South Africa - Logic 360 Group

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    Full time
    Description
    Job purposeTo supervise plastic welding (HDPE) department.To lead, supervise, manage, and provide support to artisans and assistance in the team.Qualifications/Skills
    • Grade 12 qualification / N3.
    • Qualified Tradesman (Welding) with a minimum of 10 years' experience (Natural gas) as a supervisor.
    • Computer Literate (basic skills).
    • Valid drivers' license
    • Experience on working on oil and gas pipelines.
    • Sound knowledge of the gas network layout and its equipment, will be advantageous.
    Duties and responsibilities
    • To supervise steel welding and developing of welding procedures and specifications (WPS).
    • Perform on-site services including but not limited to: Hot Taps, Line Stops, Double Line Stops, Angle Taps,
    • Operate a range of Hot Tapping & Line Stopping equipment in the range of 1⁄2" to 42".
    • Service and maintain Hot Tap and Plugging equipment for job ready status in accordance with required procedures.
    • Travel to sites
    • Responsible for equipment setup, pressure testing, precheck function testing, approval for all services provided in accordance with required procedures.
    • Performing FAT and SIT testing both in house and in the field as required.
    Requirements
    • Sound knowledge of safety and gas related fieldwork.
    • Strong technical and leadership skills.
    • Above average strategic planning and field execution.
    • Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management principles essential.
    • Ability to work within and motivate a team.
    • Reading and understanding of technical drawings / road maps.
    • Good verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong people management skills and the ability to deal with a diverse number of people.
    • Ability to work well under pressure and stressful situations.
    • Willingness to work a flexible schedule plus overtime and to perform standby duties.
    • Preference will be given to SAGA license holders.
    • Experience in building and installation of customer metering stations.
    • Adhere to Quality standards and to oversee team quality control and assurance.
    • Safety
    • Adhere to all GAS safety practice (OHSACT and all associated legal requirements).
    • Timeously address all infringements and report to the Safety officer.
    • Responsible for ensuring an ongoing clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with legislative requirements.
    • Responsible in ensuring an ongoing clean, tidy, and safe work environment in line with legislative
    • requirements and infringements reported to the Safety Officer timeously.
    • Responsible for ensuring adherence to the OHS Act and legal requirements.