WTS Energy - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Premium Pipe Running Supervisor (CNC Machinist)
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
- Our Client is seeking a Premium Pipe Running Supervisor (CNC Machinist) to join their team and provide technical leadership in premium threading operations.
- This role is within a specialized manufacturing environment focused on premium pipe finishing processes including threading, buck-on, inspections, and coating.
- The supervisor will develop and implement procedures, provide training, and ensure adherence to best threading practices while managing process continuity and equipment availability.
- The position requires strong skills in CNC programming, process validation, and quality engineering, with responsibilities including root cause analysis, documentation management, and personnel supervision.
- Candidates can expect to lead a team in a dynamic setting, driving continuous improvement and maintaining high safety and quality standards.
- This role offers the opportunity to influence operational excellence and contribute to the development of innovative threading programs.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and ensure continuous operation of the threading plant process to maintain production flow.
- Report production hindrances and perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve operational issues.
- Manage, catalogue, update, and disseminate all technical documentation including specifications, procedures, operational processes, and drawings.
- Select and oversee personnel based on technical expertise and quality standards to deliver optimal shop performance.
- Ensure strict adherence to project timelines and procedural compliance throughout execution phases.
- Maintain equipment availability by generating spare parts lists and coordinating maintenance plans.
- Develop and implement master plans addressing mid- to long-term critical operational challenges and propose risk assessment strategies for finishing operations.
- Provide technical support and develop procedures for finishing processes such as threading, buck-on, inspections, marking, coating, bundling, and phosphatizing.
- Design and develop specialized CNC threading programs and new working instructions to enhance quality and maximize company revenue.
- Deliver theoretical and practical training to staff, promoting best threading practices and fostering a quality-driven culture.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and all applicable laws and regulations, including health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Participate actively in safety inspections, incident reporting, and investigation processes to maintain zero lost time incidents (LTI).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, quality, logistics, vendors, customers, and regulatory authorities to support seamless shop operations.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a premium threading plant facility
- Proven ability to write special CNC threading programs using FANUC and SIEMENS programming languages
- Strong proficiency in utilizing, calibrating, and validating high-precision measuring instruments such as MRPs, dial gauges, and digital gauges
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD for handling threading machine issues (PIN and BOX), coupling buck-on processes, and familiarity with ERP and SAP systems
- In-depth understanding of material chemistry and mechanical properties relevant to threading operations
- Expertise in process validation for premium threading operations, including developing quality plans, writing procedures and work instructions, and defining and validating first articles for premium threads
- Certified Quality Engineer under API Q1 specification
- Extensive process engineering experience with advanced knowledge of threading plant processes such as swaging, stress relieving, buck-on, and chemical phosphatizing
- Strong leadership and motivation skills with the ability to manage personnel matters on the shop floor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to develop new special CNC programs under various programming languages
- Experience in providing theoretical and practical training to team members
- Proven capability to develop and implement procedures, manuals, and work instructions that enhance quality and reduce costs
- Ability to supervise, prioritize tasks effectively, and perform optimally under pressure
- Experience in conducting root cause analysis and proposing preventive and corrective actions
- Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures, including incident reporting and investigation participation
- Strong communication and team leadership skills to foster a quality culture and customer-focused environment
- Experience in managing technical documentation, equipment maintenance plans, and risk assessment for finishing operations
- Ability to develop skill matrices and manage succession planning within the department.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive professional development including theoretical and practical training opportunities to enhance technical and leadership skills
- Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing
- Engagement in innovative projects with opportunities to develop new CNC programs and special threading techniques
- Access to advanced tools and technologies, including high precision measuring instruments and industry-standard software
- Commitment to safety with active participation in HSE procedures, incident reporting, and risk assessment
- Structured performance management with regular appraisals and clear key performance indicators
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvement, quality culture, and operational excellence within a premium threading plant setting.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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