Field Superintendent - Hydrotesting

Bechtel Corporation • Cheyenne, WY

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hydrotesting Field Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of hydrotesting, pressure testing, flushing, reinstatement, and system turnover activities. The role provides leadership to field personnel and subcontractors while coordinating with Construction, Quality, and Commissioning teams to achieve project completion and startup objectives.

The position is for the Cheyenne CCGT project, an early-stage development effort for a large gas-fired power generation facility in the United States. The role supports testing execution, system turnover, and commissioning readiness.

Requirements

• Typically, a bachelor's degree or international equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supervising hydrotesting, pressure testing, flushing, reinstatement, and system turnover activities on large industrial or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction execution, testing safety requirements, resource management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to coordinate Construction, Quality, and Commissioning teams to achieve project milestones.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrotesting crews and subcontractors in executing testing activities.
• Coordinate hydrotesting schedules with Construction, Quality, and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure systems are mechanically complete and ready for testing.
• Manage manpower, equipment, temporary systems, and testing resources.
• Monitor testing progress and implement corrective actions to achieve schedule objectives.
• Direct reinstatement activities following successful hydrotests.
• Support system turnover and commissioning readiness activities.
• Review and approve testing documentation and completion records.
• Promote the project's Zero Accident Philosophy and safe work practices.
• Develop and support hydrotesting execution plans, schedules, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate testing priorities and system turnover milestones with Construction, Quality, and Commissioning teams.
• Identify and mitigate constraints affecting testing and startup activities.
• Ensure hydrotesting activities follow approved procedures, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Verify test areas are properly controlled and pressure-testing hazards are addressed.
• Support quality inspections, test acceptance, punch list resolution, and turnover requirements.
• Review hydrotest packages, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and testing procedures to verify system readiness.
• Provide field leadership and technical direction during hydrotesting and reinstatement activities.
• Coordinate resolution of field issues affecting testing, turnover, and commissioning activities.

Benefits

• Robust benefits intended to support employee well-being, career advancement, and time to recharge; specific benefit offerings are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior