Construction Equipment Superintendent

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Port Arthur LNG is a proposed natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Southeast Texas with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. At peak construction, the project expects to create over 5,000 jobs. At full capacity, this LNG project will include two natural gas liquefaction trains capable of producing, under optimal conditions, up to approximately 13.5 million tons per annum for export around the world.

The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment on site from mobilization through demobilization. This role supervises and directs operations within the equipment department, including craft activities and subordinate supervisors, ensuring equipment is available, properly inspected, maintained, fueled, and safe to operate. Additionally, the superintendent ensures all equipment operations align with project requirements, health, safety, and environmental objectives, as well as Bechtel core processes, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and performing general supervisory shop functions.

Inspect construction equipment upon arrival, during use, and prior to demobilization; complete required inbound/outbound inspection reports with documentation of damage/deficiencies and attachment inventories.

Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel.

Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.

Enforce the project safety program (e.g., Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure equipment operation complies with OSHA, project HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and applicable SWPPs.

Support construction supervision to ensure equipment is used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.

Coordinate equipment supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans. Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning. Coordinate with Equipment Managers, construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.

Oversee field maintenance activities to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and help direct repairs or escalate issues as needed. Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (e.g., costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history) in accordance with project requirements.

Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.

Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.

Order and manage consumables (e.g., filters, oil, grease, DEF, fuel) as required to support equipment operations.

Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.

Coordinate equipment fueling activities.

Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Ensure assigned personnel are qualified for their tasks and follow applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.