Piping Superintendent (#9BCTLJP00003449)

Smart Synergies; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Synergies seeks a Piping Superintendent to supervise piping operations on site in a heavy industrial setting. You will direct craft activities, manage work schedules, and coordinate subcontractors to deliver work within specifications, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires overseeing field teams, interpreting engineering drawings, and enforcing Bechtel-style processes and safety standards in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial direct hire construction in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards; ability to interpret engineering design documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise craft activities within the piping discipline; schedule work and review progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors’ activities and ensure alignment with project plans.
• Monitor tools, equipment usage, and material requirements to keep crews productive.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project procedures and budgets.
• Works with field engineers and foremen to interpret design documents and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Industrial safety

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bechtel BSAPs

Unifier

Aconex

Navisworks

Job description

Job Summary:

The Piping Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the piping discipline. 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 (Discipline Supervision up to 50 craft) Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned. Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft.

Planning / Productivity Determines workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans.

Tools, Materials & Equipment Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site. Oversees the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts 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. Oversees engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations. 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. Experience developing pneumatic and hydrotest packages in addition to verifying and witnessing acceptance of tests.

Preferred:

Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures. Knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects.

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.).