Bechtel Corporation · 22 hours ago
Mechanical Superintendent
Port Arthur, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBechtel Corporation is a leading global engineering and construction company with a rich history of delivering significant projects worldwide. The Mechanical Superintendent will lead a team, supervise craft professionals, and ensure compliance with project specifications, schedules, and budgets while overseeing operational plans and safety measures.
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Responsibilities
Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility)
Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)
Determines workforce requirements
Coordinates established area operational plans
Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site
Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive
Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation
Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets
Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast
Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving ability
Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule in regards to mechanical equipment installation and testing
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams
Good background with turbomachinery equipment and rotating equipment
Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces
Some lifting may be required
Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress)
Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.)
Preferred
Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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