Lead Piping Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation · Kemmerer, WY · 3 mo ago

Full-time

Relocation authorized: National - Family. Full-time position located in Kemmerer, WY.

About the Role

Bechtel is the licensing, engineering, procurement, and construction partner on TerraPower’s Natrium team. Selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program, Natrium is participating in a DOE initiative to re-establish U.S. leadership in nuclear energy that provides matching funding to industry to design and build an operational advanced reactor.

TerraPower, a leading advanced generation technology company founded by former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, will deploy its 345 MWe sodium fast reactor (SFR), called Natrium. The Natrium plant features an advanced, cost-competitive reactor design that is safer, simpler, easier, and less costly to construct, less expensive to operate, and able to provide energy competitive with fossil fuels. It also includes an innovative molten salt energy storage system designed to complement solar and wind power by balancing production fluctuations. With the reactor and energy storage output combined, the plant can produce more than 500 MWe of power.

The Piping Superintendent supervises and directs field construction activities within the piping discipline, including site fabrication and installation of piping, hangers, supports, and above- and underground systems. This role oversees craft, subcontractor, and assigned personnel to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with specifications, schedules, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with discipline superintendents, subcontractors, general foremen, foremen, and field engineers to set priorities, align schedules, and control field work.
Plan and execute piping field activities in accordance with project processes, specifications, schedules, and budget requirements.
Identify manpower, tools, equipment, and material needs; prepare craft requisitions and installation forecasts.
Develop daily craft assignments, supervise in-process work, review completed activities, and monitor performance against project goals.
Supervise subordinate personnel and craft performing piping construction activities.
Provide active leadership for project safety, accident prevention, and fire prevention programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Must possess the right to work and remain in the US without sponsorship.
Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and project walk-downs, including extensive walking, climbing ladders or scaffolding, using fall protection/PPE, accessing elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering in confined spaces.

Skills

Extensive piping, hanger, and mechanical field installation experience in a nuclear power or heavy industrial environment.
Demonstrated field supervision, planning, scheduling, and leadership experience in a team-based construction environment.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from piping design drawings, including isometric and orthographic drawings, design guides, and specifications.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance, industry quality standards, and Bechtel processes and procedures.
Knowledge of construction safety programs, safety compliance, lock-out/tag-out requirements, and current industry safety standards.
Understanding of single- and multi-discipline construction or engineering operations, supervisory field functions, and unionized labor environments.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, positive work environment and supporting a Nuclear Safety and Quality Culture.
Ability to work extended schedules and night shift as required to support project execution plans.
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and technical database applications.

Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including: