Traveling Superintendent (VA or TX Based W/ 75% Travel)

About the role

The position is based out of Chesapeake, VA or Houston, TX facility and requires 75%+ travel to US and International Job Sites. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

About the company

Kymera International - Thermal Spray Solutions: A leading global producer of specialty metal powders, pastes, and granules, catering to industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and electronics. Our mission is to drive innovation while adhering to the highest standards of sustainability, operational excellence, and ethical business practices. We are committed to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance on a global scale.

Job Overview

The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and supervising all on-site activities necessary for the successful execution of shipboard projects. This includes oversight of both company personnel and subcontractors, with flexibility to adjust plans as needed to maintain progress. The Superintendent serves as the primary point of contact for the field, ensuring the Project Manager is consistently informed of site developments and any issues that may impact project timelines. Daily responsibilities include maintaining detailed records of work performed, communications, challenges encountered, and upcoming tasks to support proactive planning and smooth operations across multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Shipboard Supervision: Provide daily leadership and direction for all on-site project personnel, ensuring work is performed by the approved procedures. Maintain lines of communication with the customer contact to confirm activities are fully coordinated. Monitor overtime, attendance, and daily meetings while setting clear expectations for performance.
• Project Management: Responsible for ensuring project maintains schedule, adjusting as necessary and tracking daily, weekly, monthly goals.
• Documentation: Prepare detailed records of daily activities, weather conditions, personnel on site, issues and communications. Maintain an ongoing project manual to include drawings, the current project schedule, QA records, customer signoffs and daily reports. Provide Project Manager with regular updates on progress and any potential disruptions to the project schedule.
• Problem Solving: Monitor crew activities, equipment operations and adjacent shipboard operations. Work with the Project Manager to address and resolve any situation that hinders TSS’s production, including interfacing with Customers, Vendor and Management.
• Safety: Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors observe all TSS and customer safety requirements, utilize all prescribed PPE and understand emergency procedures.
• Inventor Management: Monitor on-site inventory of consumables and inform the Project Manager when replenishment is required.
• Flexibility and Adaptability to Change: Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary

At Kymera International - Thermal Spray Solutions, we provide a competitive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial security, including:

• Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and PTO.
• Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Retail Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive.

We are dedicated to helping you live your best life, both professionally and personally. Benefits are reviewed annually.

Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annual Salary Exempt. Starting pay is determined based on relevant experience, education, technical qualifications, certifications, skills, and other job-related factors. Placement within the range reflects the candidate's overall qualifications, with the top of the range generally reserved for individuals whose experience and credentials substantially exceed the position's minimum requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise and coordinate teams in technical or trade environments.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Able to read and interpret MS Project schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Knowledge on Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues as they arise.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment; familiarity with maritime industry safety regulations preferred.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and the Project Manager.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on flexible roles in a small-company environment, including handling responsibilities that span multiple functions.
• Ability to gain and maintain access to government-controlled facilities, obtain a DBIDS credential, secure necessary security clearances, and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License and U.S. Passport.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check.
• Must be able to present proof of "U.S. Person" status as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent required. Technical certification or associate degree in Engineering or a related field preferred but not required.

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. OSHA 10 Maritime a plus.

Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising tradespersons or construction crews, with demonstrated team leadership and coordination responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Physical Capabilities for Shipyard Operations: The role demands the ability to navigate diverse and challenging environments on naval vessels during the various project phases. This includes: - Climbing ladders and navigating stairs, reaching overhead, kneeling, crouching, and walking on uneven or slippery surfaces. Exposure to noise, vibration, and variable weather environments.
• May sometimes require accessing work areas at heights, in confined spaces and maneuvering through tight, restricted areas to assess progress and ensure safety standards.

Travel and Other Requirements

Ability to Travel (75%+) is Required: Frequent travel is required, including international travel, to supervise operations at various remote work sites.

The Site Supervisor must be able to adapt to these conditions to monitor and support the successful execution of on-site operations while maintaining a commitment to safety and operational efficiency.

Accommodation for Disabilities

Kymera is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. When requested and feasible, reasonable accommodation will be made to help individuals with disabilities perform their essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Kymera is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that diverse perspectives are integral to the success of our organization and the projects we undertake.