What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coating and Insulation Superintendent position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 297272
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
Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors engineering and building the facility. The project is in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on the project, with specific accountability for coating and insulation operations. You will direct craft activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work activities and team development, and ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job-site work rules, and perform within specifications, schedules, and budgets.
Major Responsibilities
Leadership / Supervision
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees 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.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
- Salary Range: 105,000- 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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
Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team of contractors engineering and building the facility. The project is in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on the project, with specific accountability for coating and insulation operations. You will direct craft activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work activities and team development, and ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job-site work rules, and perform within specifications, schedules, and budgets.
Major Responsibilities
Leadership / Supervision
- Supervise and/or direct craft activities as assigned; schedule work to be performed and review work accomplished by each craft.
- Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
- Review craft time records using established automated tools.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the overall construction schedule, including the 90-day and four-week look-ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
- Determine workforce requirements and coordinate established area operational plans.
- Coordinate activities with other disciplines or areas and the client’s resident representatives, as instructed by construction management.
- Champion the cause of the ZERO Accident Philosophy. Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements, and standards are being complied with within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Inspect the site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate action to correct deficiencies.
- Coordinate safety training in conjunction with the Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) Supervisor.
- Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
- Monitor installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements.
- Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and related work rules as established by field construction management.
- Ensure the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
- Ensure assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.
- Work with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals in interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
- Oversee engineering solutions with subcontractors, foremen, and craft professionals, and coordinate with Design on constructability issues.
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Extensive working knowledge of construction planning, monitoring, and control. Familiar with construction tools and equipment as well as their uses.
- Extensive technical knowledge and experience in coating and insulation operations, to ensure adequate coordination with all stakeholders for smooth and safe execution.
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite for word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Experience managing union craft.
- Heavy industrial U.S. direct-hire construction experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to the area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of safety and relevant OSHA requirements and regulations.
- Knowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
- Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees 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.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com