Bechtel

Superintendent - Cranes & Rigging

Bechtel$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of equivalent work experience
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience, particularly on LNG sites
  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generation preferred
  • Proven computer skills with word processing and spreadsheets
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Certified Crane Operator with experience as an A/D director for mobile cranes
  • Knowledgeable in industry codes and standards

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in safety and health practices within the cranes & rigging discipline
  • Manage site cranes including safe operation and assembly/disassembly procedures
  • Oversee crane operator qualification programs and certifications
  • Identify and correct unsafe site conditions and enforce safe work practices
  • Champion a zero-accident philosophy in all operations
  • Plan manpower and equipment needs for various job executions
  • Monitor compliance to specifications and project timelines

Benefits

  • Robust retirement and savings programs
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive employee wellness programs
  • Time-off benefits to recharge
  • Culture-enhancing programs and initiatives
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295620
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Portland, TX


Project Overview:

The Cheniere Corpus Christi Liquefaction (CCL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located on the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay in Gregory, Texas. The 1,000+ acre facility started bulk early works in July 2015 as the first greenfield export facility in the United States. Bechtel has successfully and safely completed construction and it now consists of three operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 15 million tons per year (MTPA), three LNG storage tanks with combined capacity of 480,000 cubic meters of LNG, 2 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world's largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities.

Corpus Christi Liquefaction Project Stage 3 (CCL3) is a new phase at the existing CCL facility and will consist of seven midscale liquefaction trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 10 MTPA and associated infrastructure including utilities. CCL3 will perform all this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.

Unless otherwise indicated, applicants for construction positions must have heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken and the requirements identified below.

Job Summary:

The Cranes & RiggingSuperintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the cranes & riggingdiscipline. Supervises and directs cranes & riggingcraft, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department including but not limited to: preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
  • Manage all site cranes per processes and procedure requirements regarding safe usage, site relocation, assembly/disassembly of telescopic RT-AT and lattice boom crawler cranes, safe rig up and safe raising-lowering of long boom cranes, proper set up, proper usage and site ground bearing conditions regarding build out of earth and timber crane pads.
  • Manage site COE's (crane operator examiners) and crane operator qualification program including crane operator certifications, state licenses and medical certificates verifications.
  • Inspect site for unsafe conditions and practices and take appropriate corrective action to correct breaches.
  • Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.
  • Champion the cause of ZERO Accident Philosophy.
  • Ensure that Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
  • Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
  • Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
  • Monitor the activities of craft to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Interface with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
  • Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire craft labor to execute work.
  • Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate cranes & riggingpersonnel.
  • Review craft time records using established automated tools.
  • Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the 90 day and four-week look ahead schedules for labor and equipment.
  • Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
  • Provide input to quantity tracking applications and report weekly installed quantities to Project Controls.
  • Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within their assigned area(s) of operation.
  • Coordinate and implement established area operational plans.
  • Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Procurement to obtain these materials.
  • Assist in performing construction testing as required.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • 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.
  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
  • Certified Crane Operator, experienced as A/D director for all types of mobile cranes
  • Ability to read and interpret crane manufactures operators manual and load charts
  • Experienced in safe use and inspection of rigging hardware
  • Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule in regards to crane operations
  • Monitor and track utilization of all site cranes


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified rigger/signal person. NCCCO, NCCCER or equivalent
  • Certified crane operator, NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent
  • Certified OSHA crane inspector
  • Bechtel Certified Rigging Engineer (CRE) certification.


Additional Information

Work includes field inspections and the physical ability to conduct field inspections which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the 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 (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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