General Superintendent

Stuart Olson

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Journeyman certification with a solid mechanical background.
  • 10-15 years of industrial maintenance and turnaround experience.
  • 5 years in a leadership role, preferably at the Superintendent level.
  • Valid Driver's license necessary.
  • Strong understanding of OH&S regulations and safety protocols.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with ability to influence and mentor others.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with multiple organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Lead safety execution with a zero-incident mindset.
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules and refinery policies.
  • Oversee piping and mechanical activities effectively.
  • Resolve field issues and coordinate site activities in real-time.
  • Monitor work progress and adjust plans as necessary.
  • Ensure quality of piping work meets industry standards and codes.
  • Coordinate communication between various teams on-site.

Benefits

  • Site location is north of Fort McMurray.
  • 4 days on, 3 days off schedule prior to turnaround; 6 days on, 1 day off during turnaround starting fall 2026.
  • Flight allowance provided for candidates outside of Alberta.
  • Flights from Edmonton or Calgary included.
  • Cost coverage for accommodations where applicable.
Full Job Description
Our Offer to You:

  • Site: North of Fort Mcmurray
  • Schedule: Pre-turnaround schedule is 4 days on, 3 days off. Turnaround schedule to begin Fall 2026, 6 days on, 1 day off, 12 hours + a day.
  • Flight Allowance - for people outside of Alberta
  • Flights provided from Edmonton or Calgary
  • Accommodations: LOA as required
  • Compensation: Competitive wages, Overtime, Vacation Pay

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Site Manager and the Client, the superintendent will be responsible for the following:

Safety & Compliance

  • Lead execution with a zero-incident safety mindset
  • Ensure compliance with site safety rules, permits, and refinery policies
  • Participate in toolbox talks, JSAs, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
  • Enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and pressure testing protocols

Field Execution & Supervision

  • Oversee all piping and mechanical activities including:
  • Line removal and reinstatement
  • Tie-ins and hot cuts
  • Valve replacements
  • Flange management
  • Spool installation
  • Hydrotesting and reinstatement
  • Vessel open/clean inspect
  • Supervise foremen and contractors to ensure productivity and quality
  • Resolve field issues, clashes, and constructability challenges in real time
  • Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, and materials for scopes

Schedule & Productivity

  • Execute work in alignment with the TA schedule and daily execution plans
  • Monitor progress, productivity, and constraint removal
  • Work with Planning to adjust sequencing and recover schedule when required
  • Participate in daily coordination meetings and provide accurate progress updates

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure piping work meets drawings, specifications, and applicable codes (ASME, CSA, API)
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, and turnover documentation
  • Address deficiencies and punch list items promptly

Coordination & Communication

  • Coordinate with:
  • Mechanical, Welding, Electrical, and Scaffolding Superintendents
  • Engineering and QA/QC teams
  • Client and refinery operations personnel
  • Support effective shift handovers and clear communication across crews

Qualifications

  • Journeyman certification and strong mechanical background
  • 10-15 years' Industrial maintenance and turnaround experience
  • 5 years' experience in a leadership role at a Superintendent level
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Solid understanding of the OH&S regulations
  • Evidence of exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence, mentor and coach
  • Ability to inspire trust in difficult situations by instilling confidence and engaging people on matters that affect them
  • Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
  • Strong critical thinking, troubleshooting, presentation and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
  • Ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills at multiple levels: client/owner representative construction site
  • Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company Promise
  • Safety Tickets:
    • BSO or CSO

Working Conditions

  • Working both indoors and outdoors in hot and cold weather conditions
  • Working in and around noise and dust
  • Must be clean shaven
  • Working in confined spaces

Physical Requirements

  • Stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects
  • Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects

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