Project Superintendent

ASTRO PAK; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Per diem for qualifying travel

Paid travel and standby time

Company-provided uniforms

Training and professional development

Certification support

Advancement to Project Manager

Job summary

Astro Pak, operating through Frontline Global Services, seeks a Project Superintendent to lead smaller industrial cleaning, flushing, decontamination, and equipment reliability projects. You will organize daily activities, guide technicians, and work with a Project Manager to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial field services, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in industrial field services.
• Experience supervising or leading crews in a hands-on technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and explain technical information clearly to customers and crew members.
• Willingness to travel extensively as required by projects.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and readiness to perform field work alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on field work: oversee smaller projects and coordinate site setup, equipment loading, mobilization, service activities, teardown, and demobilization.
• Supervise and develop crews: direct technicians and subcontractors, assign daily work, monitor staffing needs, and provide training.
• Put safety first: implement safety and environmental procedures, complete job safety analyses, lead daily safety discussions, and supervise confined-space work.
• Turn project plans into field execution: work with the Project Manager to review scopes, schedules, equipment needs, and technical drawings; interpret P&IDs and reflect field conditions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues: inspect equipment, interpret data, and resolve field service problems.
• Communicate with customers: explain work, answer questions, and provide progress updates; escalate scope changes as needed.
• Track resources and progress: monitor materials, hours, expenses, and project status to support schedules, budgets, and quality.

Skills

Field leadership

Mechanical aptitude

P&ID interpretation

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Astro Pak is the nation's leading precision cleaning and passivation contractor specializing in on-site cleaning of high purity gas and fluid systems, as well as precision cleaning of components and hardware at the company’s Cleanroom facilities. Astro Pak provides services to over 15 sectors including: Data Centers, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and other selected Industrial markets. The company, founded in 1959, has performed on-site precision chemical cleaning in every State of the Union as well as several projects in Asia, Canada, continental Europe, England, Ireland and Mexico.

Frontline Global Services, an Astro Pak company

Bring your mechanical experience and field leadership skills to a role where you’ll lead crews, solve technical problems, and work directly with customers.

Frontline Global Services, now part of Astro Pak, is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead smaller industrial cleaning, flushing, decontamination, and equipment reliability projects while supporting more complex work alongside a Project Manager. You’ll organize daily activities, guide technicians, and work alongside your crew to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

This role offers an opportunity to build on experience in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, or field services and grow into broader project leadership responsibilities.

Location, Schedule & Travel

• Houston-area candidates are preferred. Candidates located between Houston and Dallas are also encouraged to apply. Proximity to the team is valued for regular in-person collaboration.
• Company home offices are located in Huntington and Diboll, Texas.
• Extensive travel to customer sites is required, including commercial air travel and assignments away from home for up to several weeks.
• Schedules may include day, night, or split shifts, 12-hour shifts, and work seven days per week.
• Emergency projects may require travel with little or no notice.

What You’ll Do

• Lead hands-on field work: Oversee smaller projects and coordinate site setup, equipment loading, mobilization, service activities, teardown, and demobilization. Step in alongside the crew to support execution and resolve problems.
• Supervise and develop crews: Direct technicians and subcontractors, assign daily work, monitor staffing needs, and provide practical training and coaching.
• Put safety first: Implement safety and environmental procedures, complete job safety analyses, lead daily safety discussions, and report incidents and risks. Occasionally conduct and supervise confined-space work.
• Turn project plans into field execution: Work with the Project Manager to review scopes, schedules, equipment needs, and technical drawings. Interpret and mark up piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to reflect field conditions and support accurate project documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues: Inspect equipment, interpret technical and fluid analysis data, and help resolve mechanical and field service problems.
• Communicate with customers: Explain the work being performed, answer technical questions, and provide clear updates on progress and field conditions. Escalate issues or scope changes to the Project Manager.
• Track resources and progress: Monitor materials, equipment, work hours, expenses, and project status to support schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 5–7 years as the target background, in industrial field services, heavy industry, power generation, chemical processing, oil and gas, or related military work.
• Experience supervising or leading crews in a hands‑on technical environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the willingness to perform field work alongside your team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, including P&IDs, and explain technical information clearly to customers and crew members.
• Practical troubleshooting, planning, and organizational skills.
• Availability to meet the role’s travel and scheduling requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial flushing, chemical cleaning, filtration, decontamination, or equipment reliability services.
• Work involving turbines, compressors, generators, or millwright activities.
• Responsibility for smaller projects or field execution, including coordinating crews, equipment, schedules, and customer communication.
• Oil analysis experience or Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) or Machine Lubricant Analyst (MLA)

Benefits & Career Development

Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Per diem for qualifying travel assignments
• Paid travel and standby time in accordance with company policy
• Company-provided uniforms
• Company-paid training and professional development
• Support obtaining required certifications and qualifications
• Opportunities to take on more complex projects and potentially advance into a Project Manager role as skills, performance, and business needs align

Specific eligibility, coverage, and benefit terms are governed by applicable company plans and policies.

About Frontline Global Services & Astro Pak

Frontline Global Services is part of Astro Pak, expanding our capabilities in industrial maintenance, cleaning, and equipment reliability services.

Our field teams support customers during new construction, pre-commissioning, outages and turnarounds, emergency events, and routine maintenance. Services include high-velocity flushing, chemical cleaning, equipment and system decontamination, filtration, condition monitoring, and reliability support.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodations

Astro Pak is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Astro Pak takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Astro Pak provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and for other needs protected by applicable law. If you need an accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] . Please do not include medical information in your application. Requesting an accommodation will not negatively affect your consid