Description
Dismantling supervisors monitor the operations involved in dismantling activities such as removing and possibly recycling industrial equipment and machinery or decommissioning of plants. They 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.
Duties
Dismantling supervisors typically perform the following duties:
- Plan and organize dismantling projects, including assessing project requirements, developing dismantling strategies, and creating work schedules.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to understand project goals, specifications, and timelines.
- Supervise and direct dismantling crews, providing guidance and instructions to ensure efficient and safe work practices.
- Conduct site inspections to assess the condition of structures or equipment to be dismantled and identify any potential hazards.
- Develop and implement dismantling procedures, including the use of specialized tools and equipment, to ensure effective and controlled dismantling.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment, fall protection measures, and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Coordinate with other trades, such as electricians or plumbers, to safely disconnect utilities or services before dismantling.
- Monitor and inspect dismantling activities to ensure adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
- Oversee the proper removal, handling, and disposal of dismantled materials, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Coordinate the removal and transportation of dismantled materials to appropriate disposal or recycling facilities.
- Collaborate with waste management companies or contractors to handle hazardous or specialized materials according to regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for dismantling crews, emphasizing safe work practices and hazard awareness.
- Communicate with project stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and inspectors, to provide progress updates, address concerns, and ensure project satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records of dismantling activities, including work hours, materials disposed of, and project costs.
- Prepare reports and documentation, such as dismantling progress reports, safety assessments, and project closure reports.
Other titles
The following job titles also refer to dismantling supervisor:
disassembly supervisor
disassembly team leader
dismantling team leader
Working conditions
Dismantling supervisors work in various environments, depending on the nature of the projects. They may work in industrial facilities, construction sites, or other locations where dismantling activities take place. The work can be physically demanding, involving lifting heavy objects, working at heights, or in confined spaces. Dismantling supervisors must adhere to strict safety protocols, including the use of protective equipment and the implementation of proper safety measures. They may be exposed to hazardous materials, noise, dust, or other potentially harmful conditions, requiring strict adherence to safety guidelines. Dismantling projects may involve travel and working in different locations as required by the projects.
Minimum qualifications
The educational requirements for dismantling supervisors may vary depending on the employer and industry. Generally, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some employers may prefer candidates with additional vocational training or certifications in dismantling, demolition, or related fields. Dismantling supervisors typically have several years of experience working in dismantling or related fields, gaining knowledge and skills in safe dismantling techniques, equipment operation, and project management. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and relevant industry standards is essential. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are necessary to effectively supervise dismantling crews and coordinate project activities.
ISCO skill level
ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:
- the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
- the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
- the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.
Dismantling supervisor is a Skill level 3 occupation.
Dismantling supervisor career path
Similar occupations
These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to dismantling supervisor.
demolition supervisor
construction general supervisor
dredging supervisor
crane crew supervisor
construction scaffolding supervisor
Long term prospects
These occupations require some skills and knowledge of dismantling supervisor. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of dismantling supervisor with a significant experience and/or extensive training.
installation engineer
construction general contractor
construction manager
dismantling engineer
quantity surveyor
Essential knowledge and skills
Essential knowledge
This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of dismantling supervisor.
- 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.
Essential skills and competences
These skills are necessary for the role of dismantling supervisor.
- Advise on construction materials: Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supervise worker safety: Ensure safety of site personnel; supervise correct use of protective equipment and clothing; understand and implement safety procedures.
- Plan resource allocation: Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.
- 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.
- 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.
- Recognise the hazards of dangerous goods: Be aware of the threats posed by potentially dangerous goods such as polluting, toxic, corrosive, or explosive materials.
- Supervise staff: Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
- Supervise work: Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.
- 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.
- 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.
- Keep records of work progress: Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
- Review construction plans authorisations: Review plans for conformance to codes and authorised approval for construction.
- Liaise with managers: Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
- 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.
Optional knowledge and skills
Optional knowledge
This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of dismantling supervisor. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.
- Explosives: Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
- Cost management: The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.
- Nuclear energy: The generation of electrical energy through the use of nuclear reactors, by converting the energy released from nuclei of atoms in reactors which generate heat. This heat subsequently generates steam which can power a steam turbine to generate electricity.
- Waste removal regulations: Know and understand the regulations and legal agreements governing the performance of waste removal activities.
- Asbestos removal regulations: The legislation and regulations surrounding the removal of asbestos contamination from buildings or structures, the safe removal of contaminated materials and the regulations to avoid and prevent contamination.
- Radiation protection: The measures and procedures used to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.
Optional skills and competences
These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of dismantling supervisor. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.
- Work ergonomically: Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
- Demolish selectively: Demolish a structure, or part of it, using selective demolition. Identify the different materials in the building and assess their reusability and value. Remove any reusable materials without damaging them.
- Dispose of hazardous waste: Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
- Operate laser cutting equipment: Focus a narrow beam of strong laser light onto a metal surface to evaporate the material and make a cut. Take the necessary safety precautions, including reflective safety wear and goggles.
- Recruit employees: Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
- Dispose of non-hazardous waste: Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.
- Follow nuclear plant safety precautions: Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
- Provide technical expertise: Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.
- Train employees: Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
ISCO group and title
3123 – Construction supervisors
References
- Dismantling supervisor – ESCO
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