Wellfield Construction Superintendent

Brunel; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee & family benefits 100% paid

Job summary

Brunel partners with a mining client in Arizona to recruit a Wellfield Construction Superintendent. You will lead field construction activities, manage crews and contractors, and ensure projects align with engineering designs, safety standards, and schedules.

The role requires strong technical judgment, construction management experience, and the ability to coordinate with Engineering, Drilling, Mine Planning, Environmental and Accounting teams in a fast-paced field setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mining/related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years in engineering, construction management, or field operations within mining or related industries.
• Experience overseeing field construction crews and contractors on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of HDPE piping systems and pipe fusion techniques.
• Experience with pump systems, instrumentation, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day wellfield construction activities and supervise crews/contractors.
• Review designs and apply engineering judgment for improvements and constructability.
• Coordinate site layout, trenching, pipe installation, skid placement, and well alignment.
• Develop and manage construction schedules across multiple projects.
• Monitor performance against budget, schedule, quality, and safety goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, environmental regs, and procedures.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, and inventory of materials and equipment.
• Maintain construction documentation and QA/QC records.
• Provide progress updates to management on status, risks, and resource needs.

Skills

Construction management

HDPE piping

Field operations

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

HDPE fusion equipment

Pumps & instrumentation

Job description

Brunel is currently partnering with our mining client who is seeking a Wellfield Construction Superintendent for direct hire in Arizona.

The Wellfield Construction Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating all wellfield construction activities to support safe, efficient, and reliable field development. This role oversees site preparation, trenching, HDPE piping installation, skid installation, electrical and instrumentation activities, and associated infrastructure projects.

As a key member of the Wellfield team, the Superintendent ensures construction projects are executed in accordance with engineering designs, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, safety expectations, and project schedules. This position provides field leadership for both internal crews and contractors while serving as a critical link between Engineering, Drilling, Mine Planning, Environmental, Operations, and Accounting teams.

This is a hands-on field engineering role requiring strong technical judgment, construction management expertise, and the ability to make timely decisions in dynamic operating environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day wellfield construction activities, including:
• HDPE piping installation and fusion
• Electrical and instrumentation systems
• Trenching and excavation
• Site grading and preparation
• Wellfield infrastructure development
• Manage construction crews and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Review engineering designs and utilize sound engineering judgment to identify field improvements, optimize constructability, and resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate site layout, excavation, pipe installation, skid placement, and well alignment to ensure quality and operational reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and execute construction schedules while coordinating multiple concurrent projects to minimize conflicts and delays.
• Monitor project performance against budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs, environmental regulations, engineering standards, and applicable operating procedures.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, and inventory management of construction materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, and QA/QC requirements.
• Maintain accurate construction documentation, including daily reports, material tracking, field change records, and quality assurance documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Drilling, Wellfield Operations, Engineering, Mine Planning, Environmental, and Accounting teams to support project execution and operational objectives.
• Provide regular progress updates to management, including project status, risks, corrective actions, and resource requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, construction management, project execution, or field operations within mining, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing field construction crews and contractors on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of HDPE piping systems, pipe fusion techniques, and piping design principles.
• Experience with pump systems, pump selection, instrumentation, process controls, and related infrastructure.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while managing schedules, budgets, and contractor performance.
• MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting ISR (In-Situ Recovery) mining, wellfield development, water infrastructure, or similar field-based operations.
• Working knowledge of construction QA/QC processes and project controls.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment and make sound technical decisions with limited supervision.
• Works in both office and field settings. Must be able to walk, stand, sit for extended periods of time.
• Regular interaction with operations personnel, contractors, regulators, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Field activities will be required to work in all weather conditions.

Offer

• Positions offers a competitive salary, along with employee and family benefits that are 100% covered by the company and will start on your first day of employment.