Handyman Supervisor — Lead Our Field Team in Svalbard

OceanWave Maritime; Svalbard; On-site; NOK 146,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

OceanWave Maritime seeks a skilled Handyman Supervisor to lead a team of handymen on Svalbard. You will coordinate daily tasks, schedule work, ensure safety and quality, and liaise with clients to update progress. Experience in supervising trades and strong organizational skills are essential.

The role requires English proficiency; Norwegian is advantageous. A competitive monthly salary starts at $1500, with growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team of handymen.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Good command of English; Norwegian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign tasks to a team of handymen, ensuring timely completion.
• Plan and organize work schedules considering deadlines and material availability.
• Train new handymen on policies, safety and job-specific skills.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality and standards.
• Troubleshoot issues to keep projects on track.
• Maintain records of progress, materials, and labor hours.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and provide status updates.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance to ensure timely material delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

English proficiency

Norwegian language

Job description

OceanWave Maritime seeks a skilled Handyman Supervisor to lead a team of handymen on Svalbard. You will coordinate daily tasks, schedule work, ensure safety and quality, and liaise with clients to update progress. Experience in supervising trades and strong organizational skills are essential.

The role requires English proficiency; Norwegian is advantageous. A competitive monthly salary starts at $1500, with growth opportunities within the company.