Piping Superintendent

Matrix Service Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking a Piping Superintendent to plan and supervise piping activities across process and utility systems, ensuring safe, on-time delivery. The role involves coordinating with crafts, departments, and subcontractors while maintaining safety and quality standards at the project sites.

The candidate should have extensive experience in piping construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules and resources.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in similar facility construction including technology, methods, equipment.
• 1+ years’ experience supervising craft employees.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise work activities. Determine construction methods, safety procedures, manpower, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and hours.
• Coordinate assigned work with different crafts, company departments and/or subcontractors.
• Maintain liaison with safety, engineering, estimating and planning to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Assist in resolving construction problems and safety issues; conduct field safety audits as required.

Skills

Scheduling

Supervision

Management

Communication

Computer skills

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Piping Superintendent is responsible for planning the works and daily supervision of subordinate foremen and craft employees tasked with layout, fabricate, assemble, installation, testing and re-instating piping including pipe supports and fixtures for process and utility systems.

Travel Requirements

Must be willing and able to travel to assigned project site locations as required. Per diem will be provided for eligible travel assignments in accordance with company policy.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Plans and supervises work activities. Determines method of construction, safety procedures and requirements, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule and documents actual hours worked.
• Coordinates assigned work with different crafts, company departments and/or subcontractors.
• Maintains liaison with safety department, engineering, estimating and planning to ensure work complies with safety policies, drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Assists in resolving construction problems and safety issues, as required.
• Conducts accident investigations with safety department, as required.
• Maintains communication with the HR Department to resolve issues of requisitioning required manpower.
• Monitors craft compliance with project safety program requirements. Documents and ensures corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintains liaison with other departments (Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Conducts field safety audits, as required and maintains a complete understanding of Corporate Safety Manual and requirements.
• Performs additional responsibilities, as directed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in similar facility, including construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures; 1+ years’ experience supervising craft employees.
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to supervise large groups.
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; good computer skills including MS Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Work includes field inspections and audits and the physical ability to conduct these field duties which require the following activities:
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project via turnstile access.
• Extensive walking in and around a construction site.
• Tasks at heights including climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, and working on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work in small or confined spaces.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. fall protection harness, hard hat, etc.).
• Ability to be fit tested for and use a respirator.
• Ability to perform work outside, which may include exposure to all types of weather conditions

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.