Equipment Supervisor (Competence Scheme)

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Equipment Supervisor

Job Summary:

An Equipment Supervisor is regarded as someone who can fault find on equipment but also plan and to some degree manage technical activities

In many cases the Equipment Supervisor will be required to assist the Superintendent on some managerial activities.

The Equipment Supervisor is expected to coach colleagues in all aspects of subsea operations and maintenance

In practise there is some overlap between Equipment Supervisor and Superintendent grades

It is not the intention of this programme to limit the technical activities undertaken Equipment Supervisor when they are clearly capable of undertaking some of the responsibilities of the Superintendent grade, with the consent of the Superintendent or Assessor.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • Achieve 360 days offshore experience at Equipment Technician grade
  • Have a minimum of 36 months in the industry
  • Achieve 100 hours piloting/operational experience at Equipment Technician grade

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to co-ordinate activities in a safe manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to assist in mobilisation and de-mobilisation activities in a safe manner in line with company requirements PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to inspect and test deck and launch equipment and have an awareness of appropriate legislative requirements PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to implement and manage maintenance activities PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to isolate High Voltage systems prior to carrying out maintenance activities PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to carryout and co-ordinate fault finding activities on ROV/Plough systems PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) The ability to install, maintain and calibrate auxiliary equipment used in ROV/Plough operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) The ability to carry out umbilical re-terminations PDF Icon PDF Icon
9) The ability to set-up, install and operate navigation aids used in subsea operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
10) The ability to oversee all routine administrative requirements during subsea operations and maintenance activities PDF Icon PDF Icon
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan PDF Icon
Assessment Feedback Form PDF Icon
Assessor Sign off Form PDF Icon
Record of Witnesses Form PDF Icon
Witness Statement PDF Icon
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