Pipe Superintendent- US Industrial

About the role

The ideal candidate will identify and lead factors essential in the safe preparation and execution of Pipe work in the field. He/She focuses on safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This role leads the cross-functional craft labor to complete the planning phase steps in accordance with the milestones identified in the Maintenance & Turnaround Management Program and is responsible in leading the field execution Craft Labor, including contractors and site resources, during a turnaround or outage event.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead factors essential in the safe preparation and execution of Pipe work in the field.
• Focus on safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Lead the cross-functional craft labor to complete the planning phase steps in accordance with the milestones identified in the Maintenance & Turnaround Management Program.
• Lead the field execution Craft Labor, including contractors and site resources, during a turnaround or outage event.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to less experienced execution team members.
• Contribute to the job-site goals and objectives.
• Develop and optimize the Maintenance/Turnaround Schedule.
• Lead the execution against the approved schedule.
• Develop and execute against the Maintenance/Turnaround Execution Manual.
• Involvement in planning, scheduling, and execution activities through input into integrations with Operations, the Unit, and contractors as part of the scope development, planning packages, and detailed shutdown and start-up plans and schedules.
• Develop a contracting strategy with Maintenance/Turnaround.
• Manage and lead the execution of the approved strategy.
• Lead execution work of a team that will fluctuate in size (between 10 and 1,000+ personnel throughout the Maintenance & Turnaround execution).
• Lead contractors with contract values up to $50M supporting the turnaround events.
• Work with execution coordinators, contractors, and operations to identify where potential problems or difficulties are likely to be encountered.
• Perform field walk-downs to support the development of accurate work scopes and understanding of geographical factors.
• Validate with operations that all equipment to be worked on during Maintenance/Turnaround events is appropriately prepared and safe prior to execution.
• Ensure required permits with clear work description are identified in advance and issued to operations in time to allow permit issuer to meet Regulatory, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Perform safety tours of assigned area to identify, report and correct any safety hazards as quickly as possible.
• Post Maintenance/Turnaround ensure the team confirms that the work is completed and that the areas are in the same condition as they were prior to entry.
• Ensure that all preparation packages are updated and stored in the appropriate location for future use.
• Drive delivery of Maintenance/Turnaround performance based on early identification and resolution of risks, challenges and issues to meet cost and schedule commitments.
• Drive Company and Contractor safety and quality.
• Solve problems requiring investigation and interpretation using established procedures, methods and tools.
• Inform TA Manager as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years in a Maintenance/Turnaround role, preferably with refining and/or petrochemicals.
• Strong field execution experience managing 50 – 1,000 craft per shift during an event.
• Experience in Commissioning, Start-up, and Shut-down activities.
• Strong Leadership capabilities must have the ability to influence functional groups and external contractors.
• Effective communication at all levels of the organization including delegation of work.
• MS Office suite, Primavera, and SAP proficiency.
• Strong Labor Relations experience/Union experience is a plus.
• Experience with budget cycles is a plus.
• Understanding of and identifying impacts, risks, and mitigation for managing different contract types including inputs into optimal contract types for turnaround deliverables.
• Understanding of Project Management fundamentals.
• Comply with standard pre-employment DISA background check, hair follicle, and 10 panel drug screen.

Compensation And Benefits

• Hourly rate: $54-$64.
• Opportunity for ownership and increased income through dividends and share equity increases.
• Sharing of annual profits paid out in bonuses.
• Excellent Health & Dental benefits plan, Life insurance, AD&D, LTD and Flex Plan.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching upon eligibility.
• 12 paid holidays a year, with credit for prior industry experience.
• 3 to 5 weeks of vacation per year, with credit for prior industry experience.
• Professional and career development opportunities.