Project Superintendent

Astro Pak•Titusville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico. Position Opportunity The Project Superintendent provides functional management and technical leadership of our on-site fieldwork. A Project Superintendent collaborates with Astro Pak Senior Management Team and the Sales Department in project proposals.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) strongly preferred
OSHA Certification Required
Minimum 10 years’ chemical cleaning experience including 7 to 10 years’ experience leading remote chemical cleaning projects with demonstrated project management responsibilities.
Willing and able to work significant overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
Ability to read and understand work instructions, documents, correspondence, and memos.
Effective communication skills which include verbal and written in English
Ability to operate and lift weight-bearing equipment that can weigh up to 50 pounds
Ability to don proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for different chemical mixing processes
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Should be able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Moderate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Possess a valid class “C” driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Technical Training or AA Degree preferred
HAZWOPER, Confined Space Certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

Able to apply project management knowledge and tools such as project schedule, milestones, progress reports and labor & financial tracking to meet project requirements
Serve as liaison between Astro Pak Senior Management Team and project stakeholders
Able to partner with Sales Department to assist in developing project proposals including pricing, schedules, flow path creating in Bluebeam, resource allocation and procedure recommendations
Run shutdowns overseeing multiple crews and circuits, no matter the size of project
Read P&ID’s and mark up flow paths on them for the crews and the client to review
Able to perform job walks and conceptualize scope of work to assist in bidding process
Able to differentiate contracted scope from out of scope (change orders) work and effectively communicate those changes to the client and Operations Manager
Manages project activities and personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of job, including job personnel and job resources, i.e., propane, waste tank, etc.
Delegates, sets expectations and monitors activities of technicians per project.
Demonstrates Leadership qualities to lead crews and effectively communicate with clients, serving as mentor to Associate Technicians and Field Technicians
Able to execute various processes, i.e., derouge, bio-cleaning, hydro and pneumatic testing and drying systems to dewpoint
Manage gross profit for job
Proficiency with pH neutralization, calibration and testing methods
Facilitate 10 Minute Safety Talks and Monthly Safety Training
Troubleshoot equipment failures and solve mixture problems
Works with various chemicals including but not limited to citric, caustic and other hazardous chemicals
Proper calculation, installation, and operation of Astro Pak equipment; Understand how to set up skid and hoses on various systems to optimize flow and chemical contact
Understands and can properly complete a Pre-Job Hazard Analysis (PJHA)
Load/Unload Astro Pak vehicle with proper equipment/chemicals for specific job assignment
Ability to drive Astro Pak vehicle(s); including Forklift; Trucks, Sprinter Vans; etc.
Complete all required Safety Training
Assist other Technicians, Project Leaders or customers as needed
Maintains work area clean to CEO (Clean, Efficient, Organized)/5S Standards
Extensive overnight travel by land and/or air
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Competence to comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager