Welding Superintendent

Relocation authorized: National/International - Family. Telework type: Full-Time. Work location: Lake Charles, LA.

About the Project

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants, each consisting of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m³ full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to the Welding department, including preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices; take corrective action to address breaches.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
• Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
• Ensure compliance with Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements, and standards within assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor craft activities to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and optimization of craft labor; maintain 90-day and 3-week look-ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
• Interface with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
• Implement corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions for nightshift operations.
• Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables; coordinate through Procurement to obtain materials.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including summaries of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditure forecasts.
• Plan staffing and equipment required to execute the job.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required by Lead Welding Superintendent.
• Assist in performing construction testing as required.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
• Coordinate established area operational plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years industry experience in welding and welding supervision, with a minimum of 3 years Bechtel experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field welding activities.
• Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Extensive experience and practical skills for SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generating station construction is preferred.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.

Working Conditions

• Work requires extensive walking in and around a construction site, often in high heat and high humidity conditions.
• Climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working on elevated platforms.
• Working on uneven surfaces and in small or confined spaces; some lifting may be required.
• Ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard-issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets).

Benefits

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