Tank Superintendent (Traveling)

Advance Tank and Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Tank and Construction LLC (ATC) is seeking a Tank Superintendent to lead field tank projects across locations while maintaining strict safety, quality and schedule adherence. You will supervise crews, review engineering drawings, and coordinate with PMT and owners to ensure successful project execution.

The role requires extensive field oversight, knowledge of tank construction equipment, and ability to work in varied site conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work with diverse teams.
• Minimum 5+ years of Field Superintendent experience on large tank projects.
• Experience with OHSA standards and tank work safety in large plant environments.
• Ability to direct, supervise and train others in construction or repair of tanks and read blueprints.
• Knowledge of equipment operations (generators, welders, cranes, air compressors) and relevant certifications.
• Experience with workflow planning, project execution, and construction software for reporting and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tank construction projects to ensure safety, quality and on-time completion.
• Maintain on-site safety plans and ensure adherence to site-specific safety and project plans.
• Coordinate tank field jobs, multi-tank projects, and crew management within budget constraints.
• Review drawings and technical documentation, report discrepancies to Construction Manager.
• Develop construction sequences with the Construction Manager for tank projects.
• Prepare paperwork for regional office and customers for project milestones and payroll.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project planning

Blueprint reading

Equipment knowledge

Education

API Tank Entry Supervisor Certification

API653 Certified Inspector

Tools

Generators

Rectifiers

Welders

Air compressors

Automatic welding equipment

Cranes

Job description

Advance Tank and Construction LLC (ATC) is a dynamic industrial construction company looking for a Tank Superintendent. Advance Tank has been a leader in the industry of above ground steel erect storage units. ATC works in all the lower 48 states and is constantly moving and growing. Due to the ever-changing locations that ATC has grown accustomed to, we are looking to hire a valuable addition that can tackle the rapidly changing logistics. Advance Tank offers competitive wages, great benefits, and an environment to grow with.

The pay range is dependent on the person's experience and capabilities. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, 401K, and health & dental insurance. This is an employment at will position.

Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks:

• Must be able to perform all duties in a manner that creates a safe environment for all employees.
• Ensure that the ATC Site specific safety and project plans are implemented by being present on-site during work hours to oversee the construction process.
• Plan and ensure the coordination of tank field jobs, including the construction of multi-tank projects, simultaneous repairs, multiple small crews within a large plant atmosphere or open field site. This role has the responsibility of supervising the entire tank project, including guaranteeing the quality of work/materials and making sure all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Assure that the design plan is being implemented by all and monitor the progress of the work.
• Developing, with the assistance of the Construction Manager, the sequence of construction or repair for the Tanks.
• Prepare the appropriate paperwork that is needed by the regional office and customer for progress of the work as well as payroll.
• Work closely with the Project Management Team (PMT), Subcontractors, and Owner with a focus on safety, compliance, quality, production and accuracy of billing/charges to achieve successful completion of each project.
• Ensure all drawings and technical documentation received by the superintendent will be reviewed and discrepancies immediately reported to the Construction Manager for clarification.
• Able to assist in bringing quality field tank personnel to the HR process in order to build a competent field crew, as well as work with new employees in training them in tank construction practices.
• Able to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, scaffolds, and work at high heights on a regular basis while wearing PPE including but not limited to chemical protective clothing, supplied air and air purifying respirators, safety harness, FRC coveralls, hard- hat, ear plugs, safety toe boots and safety glasses in order to appropriately monitor all work.

Non-Essential Functions, Duties and Tasks:

• Ability to manually move objects weighing up to 70 to 100 pounds
• Over the course of employment with Advance Tank, learn to write an Inspection and Testing Plan, Work Plan and Safe Execution Plan.

Qualifications:

• Must have good interpersonal skills as well as good hygiene.
• Minimum 5+ years of Field Superintendent experience in constructing or repairing large storage tanks, bins, silos, clarifiers and other steel plate fabricated products (hereafter Tanks).
• Experience with Occupational Health and Safety (OHSA) construction industry standards and the safety components of Tank Work, including within a large plant environment.
• Ability to direct, supervise and train others in construction or repair of Tanks as well as the ability to read the blueprints and drawings necessary for this work.
• Knowledge of the operations and mechanics of the following equipment: generators, rectifiers, welders, air compressors, automatic welding equipment cranes and other such equipment, including certifications in operations of some of said equipment.
• Experience with workflow planning and project execution as well as with computers and construction software in order to perform the paperwork that is part of this supervisory position.
• Must be able to climb ladders to tall heights and climb around confined spaces to verify work.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks, understand budgets, and work under deadline without while maintaining composure.
• API Tank Entry Supervisor Certification and/or API653 Certified Inspector qualified helpful.

Schedule:

The work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, often the customer dictates the working hours, so may need to work hours prescribed by the customer. Furthermore, overtime is often required in this job.

Work Conditions:

This job requires extensive travel within the United States and will require significant time away from home. You will be on your feet all day, which can include kneeling, bending, and standing. Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing is necessary. The working conditions at each job site change from clear and open to congested and tight. You will be working outside in all types of weather.