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Bechtel Corporation Piping Superintendent in Port Arthur, Texas

Requisition ID: 276574

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Port Arthur, TX

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

Port Arthur LNG, LLC (PALNG) is developing a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on a site located on the western shoreline of the Port Arthur Canal in Jefferson County, Texas. The project base scope will include two (2) identical LNG trains, two (2) LNG Storage Tanks, one (1) LNG Carrier Berth, and associated utilities/facilities. The Project is to be constructed on a parcel of land located along State Highway 87 south of Port Arthur, Texas, between the inner coastal waterway bridge and Keith Lake.

As the #1 LNG EPC contractor by installed capacity, Bechtel has the capability to successfully deliver a broad range of LNG projects through our integrated EPC self-perform model, strategic partnerships, and proven experience in LNG project delivery. Partnering with Bechtel means lower cost, shorter delivery schedules, and greater certainty of outcomes for our customers.

Job Summary:

The Piping Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the piping discipline. Supervises and directs piping craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the piping department. This includes preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.

  • Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.

  • Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.

  • Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.

  • Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and 3 week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment.

  • Interface with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.

  • Review craft time records using established automated tools.

  • Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.

  • Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned electrical operations.

  • Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire piping craft labor to execute work.

  • Coordinate established area operational plans.

  • Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.

  • Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.

  • Assist in performing construction testing as required.

  • Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.

  • Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.

  • Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate piping personnel.

  • Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • University/B.S degree in Engineering or Construction Management plus 8 years of experience or 12 years of equivalent industry experience in-lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.

  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.

  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.

  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

  • Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule in regards to piping work operations

  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

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