Petroleum Construction Field Lead

Owl Services LLC; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OWL Services is seeking a Petroleum Construction Lead to oversee installation, replacement, and modification of underground and aboveground storage tanks (USTs/ASTs), fuel piping systems, and related petroleum equipment at multiple sites across the region.

This hands-on leadership role requires reading and interpreting plans, coordinating crews with project managers, maintaining safety, and traveling frequently with overnight assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in petroleum construction, fuel system installation, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience installing both USTs and ASTs.
• Strong experience installing and working with petroleum piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, civil drawings, site plans, and equipment details.
• Strong understanding of elevations, grades, slopes, and piping elevations.
• Ability to understand project layouts and translate plans into field installation.
• Previous experience leading or supervising construction crews.
• Ability to operate or work around excavation and construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and construction site safety.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly and work overnight/out‑of‑town as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding construction work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the installation of USTs, ASTs, fuel piping, and associated petroleum equipment.
• Supervise and direct field crews during petroleum construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and details.
• Understand and verify elevations, grades, slopes, tank elevations, piping grades, and site layouts.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.
• Ensure work is performed according to approved plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and company standards.
• Perform excavation, tank setting, piping installation, backfilling, concrete preparation, and other petroleum construction activities.
• Install and work with fiberglass, double‑wall, and flexible fuel piping systems.
• Assist with the installation of tank sumps, spill containment, drop tubes, vent piping, dispenser equipment, and related petroleum components.
• Operate and work around construction equipment and tools as required.
• Identify field conditions that may impact the project and communicate issues to the Project Manager.
• Verify that materials and equipment are available and properly installed before proceeding with work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Complete required daily documentation, including quantities, progress, material usage, and jobsite conditions.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Stop work and immediately report unsafe conditions or activities when necessary.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving field installation issues.
• Train and mentor less‑experienced technicians and crew members.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, general contractors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Travel to project locations throughout the assigned region and other areas as required.

Skills

Field leadership

Read plans

Travel willingness

Safety minded

Strong communication

Read construction plans

Job description

OWL Services is seeking a Petroleum Construction Lead to oversee installation, replacement, and modification of underground and aboveground storage tanks (USTs/ASTs), fuel piping systems, and related petroleum equipment at multiple sites across the region.

This hands-on leadership role requires reading and interpreting plans, coordinating crews with project managers, maintaining safety, and traveling frequently with overnight assignments.