Craft Superintendent-Startup

Relocation authorized: National - Single. Full-time telework; position is based in Oak Ridge, TN.

About the Project

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, supports the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UPF is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar project that will replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities for future missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects.

This role requires working a rotating night shift. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship; candidates must provide proof of citizenship to obtain site badge access. Candidates must complete a security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements. All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures support of basic Startup Specialist duties, including installation configuration validation and work package development.
• Work Planning & Packaging:
  • Schedules and assists with planning of commissioning and startup (CSU) execution activities, including sequence and resource requirements for assigned areas.
  • Prepares Startup Work Packages and Test Work Packages for assigned areas.
• Turnover Coordination:
  • Participates in Construction to CSU turnover walkdowns for assigned areas.
  • Liaises with the Field Engineer to support component/system turnover.
• Material Management & Quantities:
  • Initiates requisitions for field purchases and prepares quantity takeoffs of field-purchased material and equipment.
  • Tracks field purchases and other CSU-related purchases using procurement systems or databases.
• Quality Control:
  • Performs walkdowns to validate system configuration aligns with design.
  • Performs and/or monitors equipment testing to ensure conformance with specifications, compliance with test procedures, and adherence to safety, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H):
  • Identifies and elevates ES&H issues in the field.
  • Demonstrates visible leadership in safe ES&H practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED and 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walkdowns, including:
  • Extensive walking in and around a construction site.
  • Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Walking on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in very small and/or confined spaces.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employees, including career advancement, cultural programs, and work-life balance initiatives. Benefits are designed to help employees thrive and build a sustainable legacy.