Equipment Superintendent - Pecos, TX

VetJobs•Pecos, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment onsite, from mobilization through demobilization. The role supervises and directs equipment department operations, including craft activities and subordinate supervisors, and ensures equipment is available, properly inspected, maintained, fueled, and safe to operate. The superintendent ensures equipment operations meet project requirements and health, safety, and environmental objectives, while following Bechtel core processes and maintaining schedules and budgets. General supervisory shop functions are also part of the role. The position supports a large gas-fired power generation project in Pecos, Texas, and is described as a long-term camp assignment. It is contingent upon project award.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.
Working knowledge of equipment inspection practices, preventive maintenance programs, and field troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation, including manuals, work orders, and inspection forms.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports and forecasts.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with supervision, craft, maintenance teams, and vendors.
Knowledge of subcontracts and contractor and subcontractor responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
Computer literacy in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and a strong commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to walk job sites and work around heavy equipment.
Ability to comply with site access requirements and project safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-utilization construction environments where equipment availability, preventive maintenance, and rapid repair coordination are critical to maintaining schedules.
Experience managing construction equipment fleets and associated maintenance programs.
Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers such as CAT, Komatsu, JLG, and Genie.
Working knowledge of crane operations and lifting equipment.
Experience using fleet management or equipment tracking systems.
Prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects with multiple disciplines and high equipment volumes.
Experience working with subcontractor and vendor equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
AEMP Equipment Management Specialist (EMS) or Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction equipment upon arrival, during use, and before demobilization; complete inbound and outbound inspection reports documenting damage, deficiencies, and attachment inventories.
Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals, and ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel.
Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.
Enforce the project safety program and ensure equipment operations comply with OSHA, project HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and applicable SWPPs.
Support construction supervision to ensure equipment is used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.
Coordinate equipment supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans.
Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning.
Coordinate with Equipment Managers, construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.
Oversee field maintenance activities to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and help direct repairs or escalate issues as needed.
Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history in accordance with project requirements.
Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.
Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.
Order and manage consumables such as filters, oil, grease, DEF, and fuel to support equipment operations.
Prepare and maintain tool lists and ensure craft teams have the tools needed to work safely and productively.
Coordinate equipment fueling activities.
Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment, communicate effectively, and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
Ensure assigned personnel are qualified for their tasks and follow applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.