Traveling Mechanical Superintendent

HTH Companies Inc•Bloomington, IL

33d

About The Position

The Mechanical Superintendent oversees the daily mechanical construction activities at the work site, including scheduling of workers, delivery of equipment and materials and progress of the project. The Supervisor needs to be familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures in specified discipline. Must be able to read prints and do take offs for piping, steel and civil jobs. Ability to schedule out manpower as well as deal with emergency work with little to no notice. Manage Foreman in the field along with tracking the progress of the jobs. Lead the team in installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshoot, and repairs. Strong knowledge of conveyors and pumps a must. Candidate must be able to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment in a safe manner. Service and fix a variety of machines within the industrial setting to keep plant in continuous production.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Knowledge of basic tools and their applications
Ability to follow all safe work procedures
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment
Good hand-eye coordination
Excellent communication skills
Adaptable in methods used to complete task
Willing to go the extra mile for the team
Motivated to learn new skills and trades
Follows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if needed
Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.
Shows up on time ready to complete work
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner
Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs regularly
Must be able to climb ladders repetitively
Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.
Ability to complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.
Ability to safely perform duties related to confined space work.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily Pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical/rigging activities
Assess workforce, material, tool, and construction equipment needs and arranges for these components to support the needs of the project
Able to analyze productivity trends and adjust work activities to optimize production
Review cost reports and projections and act to effectively manage job costs to levels within the contract budget
Develop solutions for routine problems using defined processes and own experience and able to develop and implement work.
Enforce jobsite safety to comply with all OSHA regulations and the Company's Safety Program
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Possess the knowledge and experience to layout and fit pipe
Knowledge of welding various metals using SMAW, GTAW processes
Lay out projects and execute in effective manner
Inspect angles, gap allowances using precision measuring instruments
Ability to perform work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipment
Ability to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day
Additional Duties as assigned