Mechanical Superintendent

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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.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team of craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and/or coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets. 

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision up to 25 craft) 

• Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned.  
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. 

Planning / Productivity 

• Determines workforce requirements. 
• Coordinates established area operational plans.  

Tools, Materials & Equipment 

• Monitors tool and equipment 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.  

Safety & Quality 

• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.  
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.   

Technical 

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents 
• Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9 -12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
• Good communication abilities, 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 work operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams 

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