The UTM Supervisor shall report to the General Manager / UTM Operation Manager and shall be responsible for the planning, supervision, verification, and reporting of assigned projects. The UTM Supervisor and UTM Operator shall function as a measurement team and work in tandem during onboard operations to ensure measurements are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with survey / client requirements.
ROLES ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Lead the UTM team on ship-board assignments
• Review survey requirements, measurement scope, and project specifications.
• Prepare measurement plans and coordinate project execution.
• Liaise with attending surveyors, vessel representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Brief the UTM Operator on measurement requirements, work scope, and safety precautions.
• Supervise and verify onboard measurement activities.
• Confirm that measurement locations, extent, and coverage meet survey requirements.
• Assess significant wastage, corrosion, pitting, deformation, or other abnormal conditions.
• Prepare, review, and compile the UTM report.
• Ensure all project records are complete and properly retained.
KEY SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:
Technical skills -
• Ship structural Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) and marine inspection.
• Interpretation of Class, IACS and survey requirements for thickness measurement.
• Preparation of UTM measurement plans, scope, locations and coverage.
• Review and validation of UTM readings, measurement records and prepare final reports.
• Understanding of ship structural arrangements and common deterioration mechanisms.
• Application of measurement quality, calibration and traceability requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant Ship-board safety procedures.
Professional skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for reading and marking-up ship structural drawings, measurement locations and UTM sketches.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital reporting systems.
• Plan and supervise UTM projects from preparation to reporting.
• Lead and brief UTM Operators on scope, methods and safety.
• Coordinate effectively with Class Surveyors, vessel personnel and clients.
• Exercise judgement to accept, reject or require re-measurement of readings.
• Willingness and readiness for international travel, with valid passport and national CDC.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Professional Experience
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement and marine inspection.
• Practical experience conducting and/or supervising UTM for special surveys on ships.
• Experience with Class/IACS requirements preferred.
Education & Qualifications
• Graduate (any stream) or
• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical engineering or Naval Architecture
• ASNT Level II in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or equivalent.