Gym Supervisor
Job description
Male gym supervisor (IFMS – KBR operated oil & gas site)
Contract: Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFMS)
Employer: KBR (or KBR-appointed IFMS subcontractor)
Client: KBR
Location: Remote / camp-based oil & gas asset
Reporting to: KBR IFMS FM manager / FM deputy manager
Job purpose
The physical training centre supervisor is responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of the physical training and fitness facility under the KBR IFMS contract, ensuring full alignment with:
KBR HSSE management system
Applicable local regulatory requirements
The role supports workforce health, wellbeing, and fatigue management while reinforcing IFMS Goal Zero, Life-Saving Rules, and KBR’s Beyond Zero safety culture.
Key responsibilities
- HSSE leadership & compliance
Demonstrate visible HSSE leadership in line with KBR Zero Harm
Ensure strict compliance with:
Life-Saving Rules
MFDS Permit to Work (PTW) and isolation requirements (where applicable)
KBR and IFMS HSSE procedures
Develop, implement, and maintain:
Risk assessments (RA)
Task risk assessments (TRA)
Job safety analyses (JSA) for all fitness activities
Ensure emergency preparedness including:
First aid and AED readiness
Clear emergency response procedures within the facility
Report and investigate:
Incidents
Near misses
Unsafe acts and conditions
using KBR approved reporting systems
Support and participate in:
HSSE audits
Site inspections
Assurance and compliance reviews
- Facility operations & asset integrity
Manage daily operations of the physical training centre, including:
Gymnasium
Functional training spaces
Games areas (inside and outside)
Stretching and group exercise areas
Swimming and sauna areas
Ensure the facility is:
Clean, hygienic, and orderly
Safe, ventilated, and fit for purpose
Operated within approved capacity
Conduct and record daily, weekly, and monthly equipment inspections
Coordinate planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance through maintenance teams
Ensure fitness equipment is certified, serviceable, and used in accordance with manufacturer requirements, including pool maintenance
Control access and prevent misuse of equipment
- Fitness programmes & user safety
Deliver or supervise fitness programmes suitable for:
Shift workers
Rotational personnel
Physically demanding roles
Conduct mandatory gym inductions for all users
Ensure users are briefed on:
Safe exercise techniques
Personal responsibility for fitness activities
Support injury prevention, mobility, and fatigue management initiatives
Coordinate with:
Site ISOS medical team
KBR HSSE team
for wellness, rehabilitation, or return-to-work support
- Supervision & IFMS administration
Supervise gym attendants, fitness instructors, or subcontracted staff (if applicable)
Enforce discipline, behavioral standards, and professional conduct aligned with:
KBR code of conduct
KBR values and ethics
Maintain accurate records for:
User inductions
Attendance
Equipment inspections
HSSE documentation
Provide input to monthly IFMS reports and KPIs including:
Facility utilization
HSSE observations
Incidents / near misses
Equipment availability
Deliver toolbox talks and participate in KBR HSSE meetings as required
Prepare fitness programs, welfare event calendars, and manage sports events
- Client & stakeholder interface
Act as the primary interface for fitness facility matters between:
KBR IFMS staff
KBR HSSE and site services providers
Site medical team
Address client observations, workforce feedback, and corrective actions
Support field wellbeing campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives
Represent KBR IFMS in a professional and client-focused manner at all times
Qualifications & certifications
Essential
Formal qualification in:
Physical training
Sports science
Physical education
Fitness instruction
Certified fitness instructor / personal trainer
Valid first aid, CPR, and AED certification or medical experience
Desirable
NEBOSH IGC / IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
Experience working under KBR IFMS contracts
Prior experience on Majnoon or IOC operated sites
Mental health or wellbeing programme awareness
Experience
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience supervising a fitness or training facility
Experience in remote, industrial, or high-risk environments
Oil & gas, EPC, EPCM, or construction camp experience preferred
Competencies & behaviours
Strong HSSE awareness with proactive hazard identification
Demonstrates Shell and KBR safety leadership behaviours
High personal integrity and professionalism
Effective communicator with multicultural teams
Organised, resilient, and capable of working independently
Physically fit and able to safely demonstrate training techniques
Working conditions
Remote onshore oil & gas location
Rotational schedule (e.g. 28/28)
Camp accommodation
Hot and dusty environmental conditions
Flexible hours to support shift patterns
HSSE & performance expectations
Zero harm mindset
Full compliance with:
KBR HSSE management system
IFMS contract obligations
Immediate intervention for unsafe acts or conditions
Continuous improvement focus