Construction Equipment Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an Equipment Superintendent to safely manage construction equipment from mobilization through demobilization on the Port Arthur LNG project. This role requires ensuring equipment is available, inspected, maintained, fueled, and operated safely while aligning with project requirements and safety objectives.

You will lead the equipment department, coordinate with supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to maintain schedules and budgets, and you

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor\'s degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.
• Effective communication and ability to work with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.
• Knowledge of subcontracts, and contractor/subcontractor responsibilities in subcontract documents.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Experience operating in high-utilization construction environments and managing fleets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction equipment upon arrival, during use, and before demobilization; document damage/deficiencies and attachments.
• Verify manuals and availability of operation and parts manuals; schedule preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication.
• Enforce the project safety program (Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure OSHA/compliance with CORE processes and SWPPs.
• Coordinate with construction supervision to ensure equipment is used per specifications and work plans.
• Coordinate equipment supply and allocation with field schedules; analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs for planning.
• Oversee field maintenance activities; troubleshoot and direct repairs; maintain equipment records and inventories.
• Assist with equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities meet contractual requirements and project standards.
• Order and manage consumables; prepare and maintain tool lists for craft teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in a team-based environment and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Equipment coordination

Maintenance programs

OSHA knowledge

Reading plans

Documentation

Communication

Subcontracts knowledge

Computer skills

Team leadership

High-utilization experience

Fleet management

OEM familiarity

Crane operations

Fleet tracking systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family


• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project


• Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Requisition ID: 296004

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Project Overview

Port Arthur LNG is a proposed natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. At peak construction, the project expects to create over 5,000 jobs. At full capacity, this LNG project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains capable of producing, under optimal conditions, up to approximately 13.5 million tons per annum for export around the world.

Job Summary

The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment on site from mobilization through demobilization. This role supervises and directs operations within the equipment department, including craft activities and subordinate supervisors, ensuring equipment is available, properly inspected, maintained, fueled, and safe to operate. Additionally, the superintendent ensures all equipment operations align with project requirements, health, safety, and environmental objectives, as well as Bechtel core processes, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and performing general supervisory shop functions.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspect construction equipment upon arrival, during use, and prior to demobilization; complete required inbound/outbound inspection reports with documentation of damage/deficiencies and attachment inventories.


• Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel. Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.


• Enforce the project safety program (e.g., Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure equipment operation complies with OSHA, project HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and applicable SWPPs.


• Support construction supervision to ensure equipment is used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.


• Coordinate equipment supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans. Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning. Coordinate with Equipment Managers, construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.


• Oversee field maintenance activities to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and help direct repairs or elevate issues as needed. Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (e.g., costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history) in accordance with project requirements.


• Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.


• Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.


• Order and manage consumables (e.g., filters, oil, grease, DEF, fuel) as required to support equipment operations.


• Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.


• Coordinate equipment fueling activities.


• Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.


• Ensure assigned personnel are qualified for their tasks and follow applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.


• Working knowledge of equipment inspection practices, preventive maintenance programs, and field troubleshooting.


• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.


• Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.


• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.


• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.


• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.


• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.


• Experience operating in high-utilization construction environments where equipment availability, preventative maintenance, and rapid repair coordination are critical to maintaining construction schedules is also preferred.


• Experience managing construction equipment fleets and associated maintenance programs


• Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, JLG, Genie, etc.)


• Working knowledge of crane operations and lifting equipment


• Experience utilizing fleet management or equipment tracking systems

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