Tank Superintendent

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Middletown (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company is seeking a Tank Superintendent for projects traveling within the United States. This role involves supervising a crew to erect and inspect steel storage tanks, ensuring safety and project specifications compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating work with various teams, training welders, and overseeing construction tasks. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of experience, certification in welding processes, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position may require travel, and nurturing teamwork is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience with 10+ years in a supervisor/superintendent role.
• Weld qualification or certification in FCAW, SMAW, SAW required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; Spanish is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate work across crafts, departments, and contractors.
• Train and mentor team members including welders.

Skills

Weld qualification or certification in multiple processes

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Adaptability and agility

Education

Typically 15+ years of relevant experience

SIPP training

NCCCO Certified Equipment Operator

Tools

Fall protection equipment

Mobile cranes

Scaffolding

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

THIS ROLE TRAVELS PROJECT TO PROJECT WITHIN US.

The Tank Superintendent is responsible for supervising a crew that field erect, fit, weld, grind, and inspect new steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures and that make repairs to existing steel storage tanks, vessels, and structures. This position is a Supervisor role. The role directly reports to the Construction Manager and routinely interacts with Clients, Project Management Team (PMT), Erection Crews, Supervisors, Subcontractors, and Internal Support Departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew at a work location, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and schedules.
• Coordinate work across crafts, departments, and contractors; maintain liaison with engineering, planning, and procurement teams.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members, including welders in SMAW, FCAW, SAW, EGW, and GTAW processes.
• Perform and oversee steel erection tasks, including fitting, welding, rigging, and scaffold setup, using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of site equipment, adherence to safety procedures, and completion of required inspections.
• Read and interpret construction drawings; communicate tasks clearly and ensure cargo is secured and coordinated with drivers.
• Support project progress through scheduling, reporting, and resolving field issues such as productivity or work interfaces.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Assist in development of look‑ahead scheduling and progress reporting.
• Set up, break down, and rig lifting equipment such as mobile cranes and fixed derricks.
• Unload fabricated steel products and tools from trucks or rail cars.
• Lay out and install tank accessories according to drawings and procedures.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
• Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding used in steel plate construction.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to stand constantly, walk frequently, sit occasionally, push frequently, pull frequently, climb frequently, balance frequently, bend frequently, stoop frequently, kneel occasionally, crouch occasionally, crawl occasionally, reach frequently, handle frequently, finger frequently, feel constantly, see constantly, hear constantly, lift and carry light loads (0-10 lbs) as required.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience with 10+ years in a supervisor/superintendent role.
• Weld qualification or certification in multiple processes (FCAW, SMAW, SAW).
• English required, Spanish beneficial.
• SIPP training.
• NCCCO Certified Equipment Operator.
• CB&I Mobile Crane Safety Training.

Skills and Behaviors

• Climb structures using appropriate fall protection and available handholds and footholds.
• Access elevated work platforms and scaffolds through the use of ladders, stairways, or other designated access ways.
• Work in confined spaces where respirators and fresh air equipment are utilized.
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments.
• Advanced self‑awareness and interpersonal skills.
• Consistently developing business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results.
• Computer skills.
• Communication skills: the ability to effectively verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from managers and fellow workers.
• Mathematical skills: the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.