Welding Superintendent

Bechtel • Port Acres, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Welding Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing welding operations across the Project. Supervises and directs craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift.

Requirements

• Required a University/B.S degree in Engineering or Construction Management plus 8 years of experience or 12 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.
• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field welding activities.
• Must have extensive experience and practical skills for SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the Welding department.
• Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor.
• Interface with 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.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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