Superintendent

Bilfinger; Louisiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider. Bilfinger North America serves from Florida to Alaska, offering offshore ISP leadership for insulation, scaffolding, painting, coating, and surface preparation. The Senior Offshore ISP Supervisor will lead multiple crews, develop manpower plans, interface with clients, ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence, and drive continuous improvement on offshore projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10+) years of offshore ISP experience with insulation, scaffolding, blasting, and painting operations.
• Minimum five (5+) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Extensive Gulf of Mexico offshore operations experience preferred.
• Proven experience leading multiple offshore crews and supervisors.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, estimating, and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the safe execution of offshore ISP operations, including insulation, scaffolding, painting, coating, and surface preparation activities.
• Manage multiple crews and Foremen to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
• Develop manpower plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Interface directly with customer representatives regarding project execution, performance, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Bilfinger safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Conduct audits of JSAs, permits, and field execution activities.
• Oversee materials management, procurement coordination, and inventory control for assigned projects.
• Review work scopes and assist with estimating, planning, and pricing opportunities.
• Monitor project budgets, productivity, and key performance indicators.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Foremen and craft personnel.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure quality control requirements are met for insulation, coatings, blasting, painting, and scaffolding work.
• Prepare project reports and communicate project status to management and customers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and profitability.
• Support additional projects and assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Offshore leadership

Safety leadership

Project planning

Budgeting

Coatings & insulation

SAP

MS Office

Customer interface

People management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall leadership for the safe execution of offshore ISP operations, including insulation, scaffolding, painting, coating, and surface preparation activities.
• Manage multiple crews and Foremen to ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
• Develop manpower plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Interface directly with customer representatives regarding project execution, performance, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Bilfinger safety, quality, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Conduct audits of JSAs, permits, and field execution activities.
• Oversee materials management, procurement coordination, and inventory control for assigned projects.
• Review work scopes and assist with estimating, planning, and pricing opportunities.
• Monitor project budgets, productivity, and key performance indicators.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management for Foremen and craft personnel.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure quality control requirements are met for insulation, coatings, blasting, painting, and scaffolding work.
• Prepare project reports and communicate project status to management and customers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and profitability.
• Support additional projects and assignments as directed by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum ten (10+) years of offshore ISP experience with insulation, scaffolding, blasting, and painting operations.
• Minimum five (5+) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Extensive Gulf of Mexico offshore operations experience preferred.
• Proven experience leading multiple offshore crews and supervisors.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, estimating, and customer relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of coatings, insulation systems, corrosion control, and scaffold operations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP systems.
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems, MOC processes, and offshore safety regulations
• Excellent communication and customer-interface skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping, and working in offshore environments.
• Ability to access offshore facilities via boat and helicopter transportation.
• Ability to work in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE and respiratory protection when necessary.
• Standing and walking throughout work shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally

For additional information please contactJacquelyn Griffith by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.