Cooling Tower - Superintendent

Job Description

Overview

All superintendents report to the Field Operations Manager and Construction Manager Daily. Supervisor must properly and effectively communicate with crew. The supervisor has the primary responsibility for administration and enforcement of the safety program within the field. They are responsible for ensuring the job is on schedule, under budget, and performed to the standards that Cooling Towers LLC expects. As a superintendent, job quality, safety, and schedule fall on you as your responsibility. Cooling Towers LLC has a Field Operations Manager and Safety Director that are available 24/7 should you need assistance. However, if you do not involve them they can not assist you. The superintendent is responsible for ensuring they have an experienced crew. You will be responsible for recruiting your own crew with help from HR. The superintendent will assign job tasks. After lunch break, pull everyone together to make sure everyone is on the same page (review hazards they may have changed). Good communication is the key. Be sure to treat your crew with respect, while attempting nothing but perfection. Your success is a direct reflection of your crews success.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate all activities of foremen and carpenters involved in the reconditioning of cooling towers. Insure all crewmen are working productivity and safely.

Keep track of work schedule and report to Field Operations Manager on a daily basis.

Responsible to identify and report to Field Operations Manager all change order work.

Responsible for timely and accurate payroll reporting, T&M sheet reporting and job logs. Must track job hours daily and report to Field Operations Manager. This goes for T&M or Firm pricing.

Responsible that truck, gang boxes, and trailer (if applicable) have necessary equipment and supplies required for the project they are working. Maintain proper inventory on truck and tools. (i.e.: spare parts, hardware, tools, PPE, Safety Manuals, MSDS Books, etc.)

Coordinate all activities on the job site, Material Inventory, assure we have everything necessary to complete the project on time or better. Assure all equipment required is on site. Report all to Field Operations Manager.

Responsible for daily job site safety. Job Hazard Analysis, Site Specific, etc. Responsible for reporting all PPE needs for each specific job.

Functions as a liaison between the owner, the crew and office to communicate all needs on the job promptly.

Responsible for all on-site Safety & JSA’s

Follow all procedures outlined in your Superintendent’s Manual

Review Your Job Packs.

Tasks

All supervisors must be sure all tools and materials are signed in and out on the proper forms (located in Field Managers office)

All supervisors are responsible to do tool inventory monthly and turn into Field Manager on the 1st of each month.

All supervisors are responsible to grade each employee monthly and send to field manager the first of each month.

Talk to contact one or two days before job starts

Discuss job scope with manager

Discuss job scope with foreman and crew before starting work

Make sure you receive all material for job and don’t wait till last minute to order materials

Talk to contact in the morning and evening; make sure they’re happy. Communicate any issues with the field operations manager.

Enforce housekeeping

All supervisors are responsible for disciplinary action when necessary and to reward employees for good ideas. For example, better working conditions, saving time and money. Safety improvements

Call manager one or two times a day for updates

Make punch list before final walk through and check quality of work (I.E. check for wood treat and nail pattern is straight, etc ;)

Send T&M sheets and time sheets daily, JSA daily

JSA before work starts; make sure everyone on crew gets involved with safety meeting

Time, per diem, travel, safety classes, and truck pay- call office, not manager

Plan job- put the right people for the job

Have a buddy system; never put a new hire climbing until you are sure of his or her ability

Pay raises go through Field Operations Manager and Constructions Manager-paper work must be filled out

Supervisor and workers must look respectful- you represent Cooling Towers LLC

When job is over, return all rentals ASAP

Job completion report must be filled out and signed

Keep a journal of daily activities, down time, or any other problems

When hiring a Forman, beware that the foreman should be able to do your job

The leadsman should be able to do the foreman’s job

Cooling Towers LLC believes in promoting within. Spend the time to train your crew to advance. This will create a strong and motivated crew.

Introduce foreman to the contact

Make sure color codes are in place

Inspect or have someone inspect tools daily for damage

Inspect harness and safety equipment before each use; make sure your employees know this

Be responsible for keeping up with you and your employee’s safety classes, do not let them expire

Report all injuries and near misses as soon as they happen, follow guidelines set out in Superintendent’s Manual for this.

Make sure you have enough employees for the job and report manpower

Give the office the names of employees

Establish a solid relationship with employees. Explain that being successful means working together. Explain what you expect from them. When they do wrong take them off to the side not in front of the other employees; when they do good, tell them in front of everyone

If your foreman is having problems with the crew step in and help he/she solve the problem

If a large tool or high priced item is needed, let manager know before renting or buying

Keep track of all your tools, make sure when someone quits or gets laid off they return all Cooling Towers LLC property

If questions arise about how to do a job, call Field Operations Manager & Construction Manager and discuss proper way.

Superintendent will set clear expectation and consequences for safe and unsafe behaviors

Review the following daily

Review company and client’s safety policies

Review company’s work procedures and policies

Share data on injuries that pertain to the job

Communicate to workers that safe work is required

Answer any questions workers may have on procedures and policies

Train the workers on daily expectations

Review the violation process

Set expectations for intervention when unsafe acts are observed

Tell workers to ask for help when needed (Do not manhandle)

Discuss with worker to work in professional manner

Review inclement weather conditions (weather does change)

Communicate and verify the PPE that is required for the job

Tour the job site and raise workers awareness of possible hazards

Verify new hire is aware of required use of JSA

Review housekeeping policy and expectations

Review emergency procedures and communicate assembly points

Show worker nearest safety shower/ eyewash and how to operate

Verify workers have the right tools to do the job in a safe manner

Make sure hole watch has a vest and horn, make sure hole watch is aware of job duties

Make sure crew has plenty of water on site

Verify hole watch sign in sheet is up to date throughout the day

JSA is complete, reviewed and available

T&M sheets are up to date

Forklifts, man lifts, any other heavy equipment paper work is done

Quality of work meets the expectations of Cooling Towers LLC

Example:

Bolt holes are drilled straight

Lumber installed looks good – no splits or short splices

Caulking looks professional

Siding corrugated and straight

Verify materials, tools, and equipment is properly stored

Make sure crew is being productive