Piping & Mechanical Construction Coordinator

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is a global team of over 23,000 driven by the purpose to advance life around the world—from clean water and secure food supplies to green cities, transportation, and healthcare. We never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better.

About the role

The Mechanical & Piping Coordinator reports directly to the Construction Manager and is responsible for the mechanical and piping contractors’ construction activities on the project. This role serves as the key individual for the team’s quality assurance program in this discipline.

Responsibilities

• Champion Orbia and site HSSE programs; enforce permit-to-work, JSA/JHA, LOTO, confined space, hot work, and lifting/rigging controls.
• Support daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings; drive observation, near-miss reporting, and corrective action closure.
• Assist in establishing the path of construction, site logistics (laydowns, access, haul roads, temporary facilities, power, water).
• Maintain daily reports for mechanical and piping construction and related quality assurance.
• Monitor contractors’ work to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Participate in resolving inspection problems involving vendors, engineering, and contractors’ QC representatives.
• Provide surveillance of all mechanical and piping construction to maintain high quality standards of workmanship.
• Ensure work conforms to approved engineering drawings and contract documents; initiate action to prevent, stop, or correct quality control deficiencies, defective work, or deficient reports.
• Coordinate the resolution of mechanical and piping RFIs and field changes with Field Engineers and Contracts Administrator.
• Review estimates for field changes with Orbia Management.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to meet safety, quality, and schedule targets, ensuring all documentation is accurate.
• Ensure all documentation is completed prior to system walkdown.
• May include travel to Gulf Coast module yards for mechanical/piping oversight and quality assurance support.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of industrial project construction management in chemical, petrochemical, or other heavy industries.
• At least 10 years as construction management/lead for an owner’s team with responsibility for mechanical and piping EPC field execution.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in a construction discipline (Construction Management, welding, piping, millwright).
• Deep construction experience in one of the following disciplines, with general experience in the other two: mechanical/equipment installation, piping, welding, millwright.
• Experience managing/constructing process modules (equipment and piping) is desired.
• Demonstrated HSSE leadership implementing site programs; OSHA-30 (or equivalent) preferred.
• Proficiency in AWP/workface planning, systemization/MC/turnover, quantity tracking, earned value, and digital field management tools.
• Deep working knowledge of relevant codes/standards (e.g., ACI/AISC/AWS) and owner/contractor quality systems (ITPs, NDT, NDE).
• Experience in constructability during design, with preference for modular construction/setting for piping and mechanical.
• Strong leadership in multi-contractor environments, clear communication, and disciplined reporting skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Work primarily in the field under varied site conditions; willingness to support extended hours/weekends during critical path activities.
• Onsite presence in St. Gabriel, LA; must be able to spend a substantial part of each day at the outdoor construction site, including walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs, and ladders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Paid company holidays, vacation time, sick time, and parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Short- and long-term incentive compensation.