Project Superintendent - Data Center

ASTRO PAK•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Pak is seeking a Project Superintendent to support its Data Center team by leading on-site chemical cleaning projects and shutdowns at customer facilities across the United States. The role provides hands-on leadership over multiple crews and circuits, coordinating equipment and resources and providing technical direction from project planning through completion. The Superintendent interprets system drawings, manages changing field conditions, and communicates with customers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. The position involves planning and overseeing data center chemical cleaning work, directing technical processes and field crews, managing project scope and customer communication, and leading job-site safety and readiness. It requires extensive overnight travel by land and air. Schedules follow project and shutdown requirements; approximately 30–50% of shifts occur at night, and significant overtime, weekend and holiday work, and short-notice assignments may be required. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments that may include noise, dust, fumes, hazardous chemicals, wet or humid conditions, moving equipment, vibration, elevated work areas, and confined or awkward spaces. The role includes handling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and wearing task-appropriate PPE.

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 and a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
A valid Class C driver’s license and an 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 chemical cleaning projects and shutdowns supporting data center systems, 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 project 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 proper 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 to support estimates and bids.
Serve as a key on-site contact for data center customers, communicating project 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 as 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.