On-Site Field Construction Lead for Tanks & Pipelines

Flint Hills; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources Pipeline and Terminals is seeking an Inspector/Construction Manager to join our Operations Group. This role will provide on-site leadership for cleaning, inspection, and repair projects involving storage tanks and pipeline stations while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution.

This position requires significant field time—at least 80%—with nights, weekends, and travel. Preference is given to candidates in the northern region, but other locations may be

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project planning, jobsite safety and contractor oversight in an industrial setting.
• Experience with API 650 tank construction.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel up to 75-90%, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute project plans developed by the FHR Projects Group while ensuring work is completed safely, responsibly, and cost-effectively.
• Support the cleaning, inspection, and repair of storage tanks and related equipment.
• Develop detailed written work plans and procedures that outline how site work will be executed.
• Administer daily safe work permits to contractors and set clear expectations around work activities, hazards, and risk mitigation.
• Provide quality control oversight throughout construction to ensure work meets project drawings, specifications, and business expectations.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and other site personnel to support safe, timely, and high-quality project execution.
• Maintain and issue project turnover documentation, including red-lined drawings, OQ records, inspection documentation, and change requests.
• Spend significant time in the field, with at least 80% field-based work, including potential nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as business needs require.

Skills

Project planning

Jobsite safety management

Contractor coordination

Contractor oversight

API 650 tank construction

Travel readiness

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construct. management

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

API 653 Certification

API 1169 Pipeline certification

Industrial coatings & linings inspection

Tools

North American construction standards

Job description

Flint Hills Resources Pipeline and Terminals is seeking an Inspector/Construction Manager to join our Operations Group. This role will provide on-site leadership for cleaning, inspection, and repair projects involving storage tanks and pipeline stations while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution.

This position requires significant field time—at least 80%—with nights, weekends, and travel. Preference is given to candidates in the northern region, but other locations may be