Site Supervisor

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Howden, a Chart Industries Company is a leading global engineering business who focuses on providing mission-critical air and gas handling products to our clients, helping them to increase their environmental and operational efficiencies. At Howden, a Chart Industries Company we recognise the value of people and truly believe that by working together, aligned to a common purpose, we all have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference.

Howden South Africa is currently looking for Site Supervisors to supervise GO shutdown project and Maintenance in all our customer sites.

What Will You Do?

• Participate in pre-project discussions before SOW is defined and resources are allocated to ensure preparedness. Participate in first-line inspections to determine final SOW.


• Plan and interpret project requirements after receipt of production order (data package) to achieve objectives effectively.


• Compile spares list needed for assignment to ensure SOW can be fulfilled. Stock control of tools and working equipment to ensure availability and in working condition.


• Ensure all safety regulations and site safety file requirements are applied on the job to ensure the wellbeing of Howden workers.


• Ensure all quality systems, procedures and documentation are in place, up to date and adhered to on the job to ensure quality of workmanship.


• Plan and organise daily activities per bar chart to ensure the progress in SOW is monitored and controlled.


• Stand in (when necessary) for the Site Manager at customer meetings to report on progress.


• Expedite receipt of spares and equipment delivered to site to control Howden inventory.


• Check and endorse timesheets as per attendance register to enable the Client to sign-off


• Shift handover compliance of Sups, QC’s, SO and SM to ensure continuity on all fronts.


• Perform welding or mechanical Supervision duties on site.


• Develop QCP from repair procedure and make up data books.


• Verify and uphold welding qualifications.


• Coordinate welding or mechanical activities to and from site.


• Audit and scan data books return from site and save to server

Your Experience Should Be...

• Grade 12 or N3 Engineering Qualification


• Trade tested and qualified Mechanical Fitter


• Level 1 welding fabrication inspector certificate


• Experience in Power Station, Mining and Petro Chemical Industry is required


• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and MS Project.


• 3-5 years in Supervisory capacity.


• Knowledge of NEC 3 contract


• Valid Driver’s licence.

Our Benefits Package...

This is an equal opportunity position.  You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities.  We offer a competitive salary along with a benefit package.