Lead Pipe Testing Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Career advancement programs

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A global construction company is seeking a project leader for their LNG facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supervising construction teams, particularly in LNG projects, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Responsibilities include directing activities, managing team performance, and ensuring safety protocols. The role requires strong leadership skills, a bachelor's degree, and significant experience in relevant industries. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise craft professionals on the LNG project.
• Direct activities and work schedules for craft professionals.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.

Skills

Construction experience on LNG projects

Ability to manage and lead teams

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Extensive Piping experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database applications

Job description

Requisition ID: 293017

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA

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Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre‑treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m³ full‑containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on the LALNG project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets.

Leadership / Supervision

• Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)

Planning / Productivity

• Determines workforce requirements.
• Coordinates established area operational plans.

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.

Safety & Quality

• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Technical

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Construction experience on LNG projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Construction experience assigned to a construction site in a supervisory position.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.
• Extensive Piping experience.

Additional Information

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e., harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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