Welding Superintendent (Night Shift)

Bechtel Global Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Bechtel is leading the Rio Grande LNG project in Brownsville, TX, seeking a Welding Superintendent to oversee field welding operations. You will supervise crafts, coordinate with subcontractors, review design changes, and ensure on-site safety and quality in a demanding environment.

The role requires 10–12 years in welding supervision, with 3+ years Bechtel experience, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science. This is a full-time, on-site position with Bechtel teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science with 8–10 years of construction experience.
• Alternatively, 12–14 years of relevant experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field construction operations within assigned discipline.
• Coordinate area operational plans and workforce requirements.
• Schedule work and review progress for each craft.
• Ensure quality and adherence to specifications and design changes.
• Enforce Bechtel safety standards and Zero Accident Philosophy.

Skills

Field supervision

Welding supervision

Safety compliance

Six Sigma

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Tools

BSAP standards

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID:300425

• Relocation Authorized:National - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Brownsville, TX

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is partnering with NextDecade to support their vision to provide the world access to lower carbon intensive energy with their Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in Brownsville, Texas.RGLNG is a natural gas liquefaction and export terminal situated on a 984-acre site on the banks of the Brownsville ship channel. The first phase of the RGLNG project consists of three liquefaction trains, two storage tanks and one marine berth. At full capacity, the five-train facility will have a production capacity of 27 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Brownsville, Texas is a city known for its diverse history, tradition, and rich culture. Located in the southernmost region in the beautiful state of Texas, lays Brownsville a rich, tropical oasis bordering the Rio Grande River and near the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Brownsville embraces innovation, looks forward to the future and beyond!

Job Summary:

Assigned to a field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within assigned discipline or area. Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets. Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for field construction operations within assigned discipline or area.
• Determines workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans.
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
• Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Approves craft time records using established automated tools.
• Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast. Monitors tool usage on the site.
• Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
• Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned operations.
• Coordinates activities with other disciplines or areas and clients' resident representatives, a instructed by construction management.
• Performs employee reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for subordinate personnel.
• Ensures that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of construction operations. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.
• Implements Six Sigma tools, analysis, and decision making in the execution of duties.

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

Welding Superintendent:

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years industry experience in welding and welding supervision with a minimum 3 years Bechtel experience. Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field welding activities

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of the Six Sigma program tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
• Knowledge is normally acquired through: A recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, or Specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or Prior practical work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above

Additional Information:

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.).

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