What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipefitter Superintendent position at FTI?
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This position operates within a digitally driven fabrication workflow utilizing BIM-generated spool drawings, fabrication documents, work packages, production schedules, labor plans, and performance metrics. The Pipefitter Superintendent provides overall leadership for assigned fabrication and assembly areas by establishing priorities, aligning labor and equipment resources, monitoring production performance, and ensuring planned work is executed safely and effectively. The Superintendent leads Pipefitter Foremen and production employees while coordinating pipe fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, skids, pipe racks, header systems, modules, and other prefabricated assemblies. The role works closely with Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, Logistics, and Workforce Development to verify readiness, identify constraints, resolve issues, and support production commitments. The position is accountable for workforce planning, employee development, safe-work execution, quality performance, labor utilization, material flow, 5S, and continuous improvement within assigned areas. The Superintendent coaches frontline leaders, develops future leadership capability, supports performance management, and helps implement new equipment, technology, and standardized processes. This role models company values and promotes a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, and right-first-time execution.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 8 years of experience in pipe fabrication, mechanical construction, welding, manufacturing, or related industrial trades preferred.
3 years of leadership experience managing foremen, supervisors, crew leaders, or production teams preferred. Experience in fabrication operations, workforce planning, material flow, production scheduling, equipment capacity, and manufacturing processes. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, BIM-generated spool sheets, work packages, production documents, labor plans, and schedules. Working knowledge of safety standards, quality systems, shop procedures, rework prevention, 5S, and continuous improvement practices. Demonstrated ability to coach employees, develop frontline leaders, resolve conflict, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
Travel: 0-25%
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.
Key Responsibilities
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits Are The Game-Changer
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test
This position operates within a digitally driven fabrication workflow utilizing BIM-generated spool drawings, fabrication documents, work packages, production schedules, labor plans, and performance metrics. The Pipefitter Superintendent provides overall leadership for assigned fabrication and assembly areas by establishing priorities, aligning labor and equipment resources, monitoring production performance, and ensuring planned work is executed safely and effectively. The Superintendent leads Pipefitter Foremen and production employees while coordinating pipe fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, skids, pipe racks, header systems, modules, and other prefabricated assemblies. The role works closely with Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, Logistics, and Workforce Development to verify readiness, identify constraints, resolve issues, and support production commitments. The position is accountable for workforce planning, employee development, safe-work execution, quality performance, labor utilization, material flow, 5S, and continuous improvement within assigned areas. The Superintendent coaches frontline leaders, develops future leadership capability, supports performance management, and helps implement new equipment, technology, and standardized processes. This role models company values and promotes a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, and right-first-time execution.
Minimum Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience: 8 years of experience in pipe fabrication, mechanical construction, welding, manufacturing, or related industrial trades preferred.
3 years of leadership experience managing foremen, supervisors, crew leaders, or production teams preferred. Experience in fabrication operations, workforce planning, material flow, production scheduling, equipment capacity, and manufacturing processes. Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, BIM-generated spool sheets, work packages, production documents, labor plans, and schedules. Working knowledge of safety standards, quality systems, shop procedures, rework prevention, 5S, and continuous improvement practices. Demonstrated ability to coach employees, develop frontline leaders, resolve conflict, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
Travel: 0-25%
Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary and can include, but is not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule is necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Pipefitter Foremen and assigned production teams while establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, schedule, productivity, and employee development.
- Plan and align labor, equipment, materials, and production priorities across assigned fabrication and assembly areas to meet operational and customer commitments.
- Monitor production performance, labor utilization, material flow, quality results, and equipment capacity; identify constraints and coordinate timely corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, Logistics, and Workforce Development to improve readiness and execution.
- Build a culture of accountability, craftsmanship, teamwork, 5S, and continuous improvement through visible leadership, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?
If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.
Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.
FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.
Benefits Are The Game-Changer
We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test