Mechanical Superintendent - Houston, TX

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor providing responsive, innovative solutions to increase plant production, reduce costs, and minimize downtime. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries employs over 20,000 people across the United States and serves the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries. The company is ranked No. 1 on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list.

About the Role

The Mechanical Superintendent schedules, coordinates, and supervises maintenance and construction workers, providing on-site administrative and technical management. This non-exempt role reports to the Site Manager or Project Manager and involves establishing procedures for specific goals while developing processes within policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total maintenance and/or construction effort to ensure projects align with design, budget, and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions such as scheduling, engineering, and material control.
• Provide technical assistance, including interpretation of drawings.
• Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, safety programs, work rules, and company standards.
• Create or update policies and procedures with plant or project management approval.
• Document violations, notify project management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
• Interpret company policies, enforce safety regulations, and resolve work-related problems.
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules using knowledge of equipment and personnel capacities.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of dirt work experience; landfill cell construction and closure experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; TWIC preferred but not required.
• Experience operating heavy yellow iron equipment (e.g., excavators, dozers, off-road trucks).
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience managing people and crews.
• Strong safety performance and communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction and basic knowledge of all crafts.
• Advanced knowledge of key on-site crafts, including mechanical skills, soft skills, planning, and safety.
• Highly developed leadership and mentorship skills.
• Preferred: Turner Leadership Training.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of Turner Industries’ Drug, Alcohol, and Contraband Policy.
• Compliance with company and client job site safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Physical Involvement

• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, and structures above and below ground level.
• Maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, and structures.
• Reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials.
• Coordinating eye, hand, and finger movements to operate tools and equipment.
• Lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead.
• Carrying objects, tools, and equipment.
• Standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting, and crawling.
• Seeing and hearing with or without correction.

Benefits

Depending on employment status, benefits may include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and accidental death & dismemberment (ADD) insurance.
• Voluntary life/ADD and disability benefits.
• Leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Telehealth access and employee assistance program.

Pay

Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.