Dewatering Supervisor/Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

27 Aug 2024

Lagos, Nigeria

Engineering

Full Time

1

3 years

The Dewatering Supervisor/ Manager is responsible for supervising and instructing
the Dewatering crew; maintaining the dewatering system in an effort to ensure
water levels remain as required in a construction project environment. perform all
aspects of the position in a, safe, cost-effective, and productive manner while
continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Dewatering Logistics values.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all maintenance activities of the dewatering infrastructure to
include well points, header pipes, dewatering and surface pumps, piping,
etc.
• Conduct performance evaluations, recommend promotions, and carry out
disciplinary actions as needed.
• Investigate, analyze and supervise the documentation of accidents, injuries,
and equipment damage and recommend prevention strategies as necessary.
• Work with project planning to schedule upcoming projects. Assist the
Technical Services Department with determining specifications of the
equipment.
• Coordinate with planning and warehousing to ensure that all necessary parts,
tools, and equipment are available to complete work assignments efficiently.
• Interface with various equipment manufacturers’ representatives.
• Monitor work areas on an ongoing basis to assure a safe and efficient
operation.
• Report Processing: daily time cards, Paid Time Off (PTO) requests, accident
and injury reports, and disciplinary action reports.
• Control expenditures and lost production by minimizing equipment
downtime through properly executed preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Answers queries and handles requests concerning health and safety,
production, mechanical/electrical training and development, and supervisory
skills.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Planners to schedule equipment repairs
and replacement to maximize equipment utilization and minimize downtime.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not
limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by
management.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science in hydrology or mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Previous dewatering experience in the oil and gas sector will be an
advantage.
• General understanding of construction operations, as well as good
understanding of milling and maintenance operations.

Skills
• Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions,
perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing,
spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to
interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing
skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team
environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the physical demands
sheets.
• May work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.