Field Construction Equipment Superintendent

Bechtel Global Corporation; Orovada (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Equipment Superintendent for the Thacker Pass project in Nevada. You will oversee on-site construction equipment, ensure safe operation, schedule maintenance, and coordinate with discipline teams to align with project plans.

Strong leadership and experience in large-scale construction equipment management are essential. The role requires alignment with Bechtel's health, safety, and environmental objectives and budgetary targets.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 5–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction with high equipment volumes.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document equipment arrivals, use, and demobilization.
• Coordinate equipment supply and maintenance to meet schedules.
• Maintain accurate equipment records and forecasts.
• Ensure safety programs and project HS&E requirements are followed.
• Lead and develop equipment team and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Equipment management

OSH compliance

Leadership

Documentation & reporting

Work planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

crane operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

Requisition ID:297864

• Relocation Authorized:National - Camp
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV

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Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far - enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year. As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services. Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway. The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno. Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium. Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

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. #LI-TH1

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 escalation 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:

• Prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects with multiple disciplines and high equipment volumes.
• Experience working with subcontractor and vendor equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
• AEMP Equipment Management Specialist (EMS) or Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) certification preferred.
• 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

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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