HLW Piping Superintendent

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Salary Range: 119, annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
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Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington State.

The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era.

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities – Pretreatment, High-Level Waste Vitrification as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities.

The Piping Superintendent is assigned to the field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within the piping discipline, including site fabrication and installation of all piping, hangers and supports, above ground and underground. Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and performance comply with specifications and within schedules and budget.

Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions. This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of Waste Treatment Completion Company.

• Coordinate with the various discipline Superintendents, General Foreman, and Foreman to determine project priorities and control field work.
• Perform all field discipline activities in accordance with processes.
• Establish manpower needs, prepare craft requisitions, tools, equipment, and material requirements for the assigned craft.
• Develop daily craft assignments to be performed, supervise in-process activities, and review work accomplished.
• Prepare short and long-term schedules, interface with other discipline superintendents and field engineers.
• Supervise and direct subordinate personnel and craft in construction activities within the piping discipline.
• Develop piping and piping bulk installation plans and forecasts.
• Monitor actual work performance compared to the project budget and schedule.
• Coordinate activities with other disciplines as instructed by construction management.
• Provide active leadership for the safety, accident prevention, and fire prevention programs on the project.

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without Bechtel visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if…