Glass Installation Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

Various types of glass, insulating glazing and mirror glass. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages, and price points.

Coatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages and price points.

Provide advice on and test a wide range of construction materials.

Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

Make sure the materials are fit to be used together, and if there are any foreseeable interferences.

Plan, schedule and monitor the building processes in order to ensure completion of the project by the set deadline.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Order required materials for the construction project, taking care to purchase the most suitable material for a good price.

Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.

Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if …

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.

Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

The process of planning, monitoring and adjusting the expenses and revenues of a business in order to achieve cost efficiency and capability.

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

Take measurements on site and estimate the amount of materials required for the construction or restoration project.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Install a variety of metal or plastic profiles used to attach materials to each other or to structural elements. Cut them to size if called for.

Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree …

Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.

Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.

Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.

Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all …

Set up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity …

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.

Use a squaring pole, a telescopic measurement pole that allows for checking the length of the diagonals of an inset area of a structure. If the diagonals are of equal …

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.

Apply insulation strips, which prevent air exchange between outdoors and indoors areas.

Assemble two glass panes with a spacer, usually made of stainless steel, aluminium or structural foam, and apply an adhesive sealant to press the glass panes against the spacer. Drill …

Handle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.

Set frameless glass panes, usually in showers and on bathtubs. Use plastic shims to make sure the glass doesn't touch any hard surfaces, which may cause scratching or breaking. Make …

Securely set frames in place to be fitted with glass panes. Set storefront frames, balustrades, and curtain wall framing for a variety of usage cases.

Install various types of windows on the roof such as skylight, dormer windows and flat roof windows.

Install different types of sill pans, systems that sit underneath the window sill to collect any excess moisture or fluids and convey it outside as to prevent moisture damage to …

Assemble the support structures, fix them on the building facade, insert the chassis if necessary, and fit the glass panes into the structures. In case of large construction projects, fix …

Remove glass from windows without causing damage. Inspect the windows and take the necessary steps, like removing putty and prying out glazer's points. Recover the pane in one piece and …

Rinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.

Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.

Smooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.

Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place. Use the suitable size and type of shim, depending on the purpose.