Piping Superintendent

We are actively looking for a Piping Superintendent for one of our major Oil & Gas clients located in Corpus Christi, TX.

Position: Piping Superintendent

Location: Portland, TX (Corpus Christi)

Type: 12 months (contract-to-possible perm conversion)

Job Summary: The Piping Superintendent oversees and directs operations within the piping discipline, managing piping craft workers, subordinate supervisors, and other team members. This role ensures that all construction work meets specifications, stays on schedule, and adheres to the established budget. Flexibility in work hours, including nights, split shifts, or day shifts, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the safety initiatives within the piping department, including the creation and enforcement of safety procedures, and lead both company and subcontractor safety meetings.

Identify and address unsafe conditions and practices on-site, taking corrective action when necessary.

Coordinate and enforce safety training and practices in collaboration with the Environmental Safety and Health Supervisor.

Champion a "ZERO Accident" philosophy, ensuring full compliance with local, national, and company-specific safety regulations.

Monitor craft activities to ensure adherence to specifications and project timelines.

Manage labor costs, schedules, and equipment utilization, ensuring alignment with project goals and keeping up with 90-day and four-week labor and equipment forecasts.

Collaborate with Labor/Industrial Relations for recruitment and training of craft workers.

Review and approve time records for craft personnel using automated tools.

Oversee subcontractor mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel.

Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures in piping operations.

Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire appropriate piping craft labor for the job.

Provide input on quantity tracking applications and submit weekly updates on installed quantities to Project Controls.

Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables, working with Procurement for acquisition.

Assist with construction testing as needed.

Prepare progress reports, forecasts for personnel, and expenditure predictions.

Plan manpower and equipment requirements for project execution.

Conduct employee reviews and identify training and development needs for subordinate personnel.

Perform other duties as directed by management.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent industry experience of 9-12 years in place of degree).

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Proven ability to motivate and lead teams effectively in a collaborative environment.

Strong problem-solving skills under pressure.

Experience in a supervisory role within heavy industrial construction.

Expertise in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing, or power generation projects.

Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Familiar with industry codes and standards.

Experience in developing pneumatic and hydrotest packages and verifying test acceptance.

Experience in LNG construction, particularly in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.

Familiarity with company work processes and industry-standard tools (e.g., Setroute, Unifier, Aconex, DSCS, PTR, Agile, Navisworks).

Experience managing technical services subcontracts.

Physical Requirements: The role requires field inspections, including walking long distances across construction sites in varying weather conditions, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and working in elevated or confined spaces. Ability to lift and wear appropriate PPE for specific tasks is necessary.