Lead Piping Superintendent

Requisition ID: 285928 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA 

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Project Overview:

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths. 

Job Summary:

The Lead Piping Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the piping discipline. Supervises and directs piping craft, 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.#LI-TH1 

Major Responsibilities:

• The Lead Piping Superintendent is responsible for the A/G and U/G piping, pipe supports, hanger and welding operations. This includes, but is not limited to the following: Coordinate with Direct Hire/Subcontractor Piping Superintendents, General Foreman and Foreman to determine manpower requirements. Schedule work to be performed and review work accomplished. Support Direct Hire/Subcontract preparation of schedules and assist management of quantity tracking. Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables.Supervise and direct Direct Hire/Subcontract personnel and craft in construction activities within assigned discipline. Prepare reports and forecasts, job manpower forecasts and expenditures forecast. Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned operations. Coordinate activities with other disciplines and clients’ resident representative as instructed by construction management. Perform personnel evaluations of subordinate personnel. Ensure that all Bechtel, safety codes, requirements, and standards are being complied within assigned area of responsibility. Interface with Piping Field Engineer. Ensure current revision documents are utilized for installation. Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities. Knowledge of initial site mobilization activities. Knowledge of planning and scheduling development.  

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, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience developing pneumatic and hydrotest packages in addition to verifying and witnessing acceptance of tests.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures. Advanced knowledge of Project Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs) including Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools which are used on Bechtel projects. Experience managing technical services subcontracts.
• Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: 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.).

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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