Mechanical General Superintendent - Tanks

Bechtel Global Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Project Lead in Lake Charles, LA, to oversee a LNG production facility project. The candidate will lead a team, ensure compliance with project standards, and manage subcontractor activities.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree and extensive experience in LNG construction methods. Responsibilities include supervising construction progress and ensuring safety regulations are met on site. Relevant tools and construction knowledge are essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods for LNG tank construction.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise superintendents and craft professionals.
• Prepare reports and forecasts on construction progress.
• Monitor tool and equipment usage on the site.

Skills

Construction methods for LNG tank construction

Field construction specifications and codes

Welding processes knowledge

Experience with cranes and heavy lift programs

Cryogenic insulation knowledge

Mentorship and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 294493

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

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 a 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.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision (Supervision of discipline and lead superintendents with 100+ craft)
• Proactively engage with their team's development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback
• Supervise and direct craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned.
• Determine workforce requirements.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
• Monitor tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Prepare Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensure that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
• Ensure assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications. Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Monitor work activities and ensure the quality of work performed.
• Work with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinate engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience of construction methods for full containment LNG tank construction, including carbon steel, aluminum, and 9% Ni plate erection and welding, roof construction, air raise and hydrotesting.
• Knowledge of concrete construction for outside containment and management of interfaces between the concrete and steel teams.
• Working in a field construction environment understanding specifications, vendor procedures, instructions & codes with working knowledge of API‑650, API‑620, API‑625, ASME Section VIII, AWWA, and FERC requirements.
• Knowledge of welding processes such as SMAW, FCAW, SAW and using Automatic Girth Welders, Down Flat Tractors, and automated isolation machines.
• Experience with large crawler cranes, tower cranes, SPMTs and heavy lift programs; technical knowledge of tank building equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of requirements for cryogenic insulation including foam block, deck blanket, and perlite; knowledge of requirements for Lock Out Tag Out.

Preferred

• Experience on LNG Tanks with concrete outer tank vapor and spill containment.
• Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to work with multi‑national employees and across different languages.
• Ability to train less experienced team members, provide mentorship, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.

Additional Information

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require extensive walking in and around a construction site, 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.).

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].