Superintendent - Instrumentation

Bechtel Corporation • Brownsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is hiring a Superintendent - Instrumentation for its Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, Texas. The project is being developed with NextDecade on a 984-acre site along the Brownsville ship channel. Its first phase includes three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks, and one marine berth; the planned five-train facility has a capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum.

In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work, and support team development. You will ensure craft professionals have the tools needed to be productive and that work complies with project policies, procedures, job-site rules, specifications, schedules, and budgets. The role supervises discipline activities for up to 50 craft professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of a single- or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy, the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan, and Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities and Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of subcontract use and contractor and subcontractor responsibilities in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors and/or a Direct Hire workforce.
• Knowledge normally acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the required knowledge.
• Ability to conduct field inspections involving extensive walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in small or confined spaces; some lifting may be required.
• Ability to enter and exit the project site and use standard issued Personal Protection Equipment required for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and/or direct craft activities as assigned.
• Schedule work and review work completed by each craft.
• Determine workforce requirements and coordinate established area operational plans.
• Monitor tool and equipment use on the site.
• Oversee preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensure crafts have the tools needed to work productively.
• Ensure the most current design documents are used and that design changes are approved before implementation.
• Ensure construction operations and subcontractor performance comply with specifications and stay within schedules and budgets.
• Work with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals to interpret engineering designs, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Oversee engineering solutions with subcontractors, Foremen, and Craft Professionals.
• Coordinate subcontract work activities and team development.

Benefits

• Bechtel offers benefits intended to support employee well-being, career advancement, cultural programs, and time to recharge; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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