Tank Superintendent

Bechtel • Port Acres, TX

241d

About The Position

In this role, you will monitor and organize subcontractor planning, safety, quality, and technical activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders' involvement, through the coordination and instruction of subcontractor's management staff. Your field supervision will help ensure operations are planned to coincide with overall established schedules and that work methods are planned and executed safely. The Tanks Erection Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the tanks discipline. Entry level supervision and directs tanks craft, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Requirements

• 8 years of demonstrated experience in tank building with at least 2 years of supervision experience, demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to lead and manage teams.
• Bachelor's degree Optional (or international equivalent)
• Knowledge and experience of construction methods of full containment LNG tank construction which includes knowledge of carbon steel, aluminum, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, and hydrotesting.
• Working in a field construction environment understanding specifications, vendor procedures, instructions & codes with working knowledge of API-650, API-620, API-625.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, SAW and the use of Automatic Girth Welders, Down Flat Tractors, and automated isolation machines.
• Technical knowledge of tank building equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of requirements for cryogenic insulation including foam block and deck blanket.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on LNG Tanks with concrete outer tank vapor and spill containment.
• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work with multi-national employees and across different languages.
• Ability to train less experienced team members and provide mentorship to others.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractor's management staff within the area of responsibility.
• Role supports on mid-size projects of medium to high complexity with multiple stakeholders' involvement.
• Monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Reviews subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinates the construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
• Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements.
• Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
• Supports Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.
• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the tank and storage area. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings and participating in safety investigations.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the construction schedule, the 90 day and four-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs. Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization. Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned tank operations.
• Coordinate with general superintendent and General Foreman to hire tank craft labor to execute work.
• Responsible for the implementation of project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Ensures current design documents are used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Monitor work activities to ensure the safety and quality of work performed and compliance with project specifications.
• Provide input to quantity tracking applications and review weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job. Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate tanks personnel.
• Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
• Programs to enhance our culture.
• Time to recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree