Project Superintendent - Data Center

ASTRO PAK•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Pak is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead on-site chemical cleaning projects and shutdowns for its Data Center team at customer facilities across the United States. Astro Pak specializes in precision cleaning and passivation of high-purity gas and fluid systems and serves data centers and other industrial sectors. In this hands-on leadership role, the Project Superintendent oversees multiple crews and circuits, coordinates equipment and resources, and provides technical direction from project planning through completion. The role requires interpreting system drawings, responding to changing field conditions, and communicating with customers to deliver work safely, on schedule, and within budget. It involves extensive overnight travel, variable schedules, and work in industrial and construction environments. The position requires at least three years of chemical cleaning experience, including one to three years leading remote-site chemical cleaning projects. Applicants must have OSHA certification, a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, a valid Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and availability for extensive travel and significant overtime. Data center project experience, technical training, and additional safety certifications are preferred.

Requirements

At least 3 years of chemical cleaning experience, including 1–3 years leading chemical cleaning projects at remote customer sites.
Experience directing field crews and coordinating personnel, equipment, and project resources.
Ability to lead shutdowns involving multiple crews and circuits.
Ability to read P&IDs and translate technical information into clear field instructions.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and customer communication skills.
OSHA certification.
Valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
Valid Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic math skills, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Availability for extensive overnight travel and significant overtime, including weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data center chemical cleaning projects or related mechanical piping systems.
Experience coordinating work on complex construction sites or in operating facilities with multiple project stakeholders.
Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, profitability, and customer relationships.
High school diploma or GED.
Technical training or an associate degree.
HAZWOPER and confined space certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee data center chemical cleaning projects and shutdowns, including work involving multiple crews and circuits.
Establish work plans, staffing assignments, equipment requirements, and resources for each project phase.
Coordinate daily activities with customer representatives and other on-site teams to align work with schedules, site requirements, and system readiness.
Set expectations, delegate responsibilities, and monitor crew performance and project progress.
Manage labor, equipment, materials, and other project costs to meet budget and gross profit goals.
Mentor Associate Technicians and Field Technicians, developing technical skills and reinforcing safety and quality accountability.
Read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and mark flow paths for crew and customer review.
Plan equipment, skid, and hose configurations to optimize flow and chemical contact across circuits.
Direct and perform chemical cleaning, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, system drying to specified dew points, and other required cleaning processes.
Perform pH neutralization, calibration, and testing to support process execution.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and chemical mixture issues, adjusting execution plans as needed.
Oversee the safe handling and use of citric acid, caustics, and other hazardous chemicals.
Conduct job walks, assess site conditions, and help define scopes of work for estimates and bids.
Serve as a key on-site contact for data center customers, communicating progress, resource needs, and issues requiring resolution.
Identify work outside the contracted scope and communicate change order requirements to the customer and Operations Manager.
Maintain clear communication when schedules, site conditions, or customer requirements change.
Complete Pre-Job Hazard Analyses (PJHAs) and ensure crews understand task-specific hazards and controls.
Lead 10-minute safety talks, facilitate monthly safety training, and complete required safety training.
Ensure compliance with company and customer site safety procedures, including appropriate PPE use.
Coordinate loading, unloading, and readiness of company vehicles, equipment, and chemicals.
Operate company vehicles and equipment as assigned and maintain clean, efficient, organized work areas consistent with CEO/5S standards.