Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
Mechanical superintendent
provides on-site administrative oversight & technical management of field related construction activities (scheduling, engineering, material control , etc...) for high voltage, electric substation construction EPC projects.
Mechanical Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Oversees budget preparation of a departmental budget
Maintain liaison with other departments
Ensure all on-site personnel comply with safety procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required
Responsible for safe working conditions within his / her assigned area of authority through the execution of the corporate safety procedures and adherence to established safe practices
Responsible for the understanding, execution, and enforcement of corporate quality standards within his / her assigned area of authority by identifying potential problems early and ensuring the project and company’s quality commitments are met
Assume additional responsibilities or assignments per supervisor’s and/or corporate direction
Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals
Coordinates application of internal and external resources to area of responsibility to support maintenance activities, projects, programs
May supervise several or all trade groups (electricians, pipefitters, ironworkers, boilermakers, carpenters, ) working in particular construction discipline (Mechanical - Rotating Equipment/Machinery)
Be the leader of safety for the mechanical group
Mechanical Superintendent Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Mechanical Superintendent
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA, CPR, CQM
Education for Mechanical Superintendent
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the mechanical superintendent job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Technical, Construction, Education, Mechanical Engineering, Education and Training, Supervision, Industrial, Science
Skills for Mechanical Superintendent
Desired skills for mechanical superintendent include:
Company construction guides and manuals
Applicable local
Federal/national statutes and guidelines
Safety regulations
Scheduling
State/province
Cost control
EPC and EPCM construction programs
Means and methods
Supervisory functions relating to construction field activities
Desired experience for mechanical superintendent includes:
Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment
Classification Society and Flag Administration
Oversight and coordination of Electrical and Controls subcontractor activities for an operational industrial facility performing renovations, and build outs on existing structures on Greenfield projects
Experience in a management role over Electrical and Controls subcontractors on an industrial facility projects required
10 years of experience in industrial construction and/or Manufacturing
Supervise mechanical installation activities related to pressure vessels, towers and tanks, heat exchangers, rotating equipment and mineral processing equipment such as ball mill, material handling equipment such as belt conveyor, and to ensure that work is done in accordance with Contract requirements, specific Manufacturer’s instructions and Project procedures
Mechanical Superintendent Examples
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Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a mechanical superintendent. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mechanical superintendent
- Develops and/or reviews scopes of work and scheduling documents for projects in accordance with requirements and specifications
- Submit, to the Area Construction Manager, daily and weekly progress report related to work progress in assigned area, number and type of equipment and available material on site, the number of labour force and any Safety incidents
- Overall maintenance responsibility for the ore processing facility, comprised of crushers, conveyors, rotary scrubbers, screens, pumps, sorters, and related components
- Assessing current maintenance strategies, tactics, and plans for process equipment
- Performs Condition Assessments and Behavioral Observations of work areas and employees
- Ensure the applicable design document for mechanical, piping and instrumentation commodities is provided to direct hire craft personnel to complete work, and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation
- Develop processes and procedures for all conveyor mechanical works in the CS business
- Work with other departments to integrate their current processes and execute similar works in regional operations
- Develop a training system to identify and address key skill sets for all mechanical tasks, to improve both employee development and customer confidence
- Oversee on site execution of large scale mechanical works or shutdowns
Qualifications for mechanical superintendent
- Knowledge and strong expererience in installing Alstom Steam Turbines or equivalent
- Experience in the installation of Mitsubishi Gas Turbines or equivalent turbines
- Strong knowledge and experience with gas turbines and the assembly of such turbines on a new build Power Generation plant
- Certification, training, and experience appropriate for assignment scope
- Must be able to pass an alcohol and drug screening test
- An equivalent combination of education and experience to equal 7-9 years will be considered
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Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of mechanical superintendent. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mechanical superintendent
- Quote mechanical works and manage safe efficient execution
- Collate all documentation to complete final job costing
- Analyse completed jobs to provide commentary on positive or negative margins
- Liaise with CS Operations Superintendents to identify opportunities in each region, developing strategic plans for growth
- Responsible for the rectification of Hawk T.65/a & T.165 aircraft assigned to the Mechanical Trade Superintendent by the Aircraft Rectification Team Leader ensuring that sufficient aircraft are available to deliver the organisation’s commitments across trade boundaries
- Leads a team of approximately 35 Tradesmen/Supervisors
- Ensures that appropriate numbers of staff are available, suitably qualified and experienced to complete the required work
- Ensures work is carried out in accordance with the standards and procedures detailed within the MOE
- Certifies maintenance and carries out independent inspections
- Responsible for the development of mechanical fault diagnosis and rectification capability through effective coaching, mentoring and development ensuring that Hawk platform knowledge is captured and exploited in an effective manner
Qualifications for mechanical superintendent
- General knowledge of construction equipment
- Ability to secure and maintain a DOE “L” or “Q” clearance
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least five (5) years of related experience
- Eligibility for Professional Engineer designation in the Northwest Territories is desirable
- Knowledge of NWT Mine Health & Safety Act and relevant safety acts and legislation
- At least five (5) years' experience in mining, in a maintenance supervision role
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Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of mechanical superintendent. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical superintendent
- The role is based in Tabuk
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and controls all project activities to minimize interruptions to operations and employees
- Collaborates with Safety and Quality teams to identify opportunities for improvement
- Conducts project site visits, with and without stakeholders, to discuss project requirements and develop detailed project notes reflecting project performance requirements and lessons learned
- Inspects project workmanship and materials against contract terms to ensure compliance with specifications
- Tracks and monitors projects using available tools and resources to include creating and maintaining baseline schedules and performing critical path analyses to identify stop gaps and project challenges
- Defines, calculates and reports on incremental and final project completions
- Collaborates with estimators, buyers, subcontractors and corresponding managers to negotiate project costs and performance periods
- Fully responsible for turnkey project and activity compliance including but not limited to security, quality, safety, environmental, workmanship, schedules, costs, customer correspondence, materials procurement, access, staging, temporary utilities, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
- Communicates regular and timely updates to all stakeholders for all project related information
Qualifications for mechanical superintendent
- Strong communication and leadership skills are key to success
- Demonstrated knowledge of railway and rail transit rolling stock to include extensive servicing, repair and maintenance program experience
- Demonstrated experience communicating orally and in writing within the corporation and externally
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application
- Some experience in project and inventory management
- Some experience in budget and financial control
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Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a mechanical superintendent. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for mechanical superintendent
- Reviews safety plans and facilitates approvals in accordance with Wolf Creek and customer policies and procedures
- Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Collaborates with procurement, finance and corresponding managers to identify and correct cost and man-hour discrepancies
- Serves as subject matter expert (SME) on all assigned projects to provide criteria and standards for specialized, difficult and unusual project requirements
- In accordance with contract requirements, performs energy analyses, operational studies and technical investigations to identify and select best mechanical systems for projects
- Review and accept/reject contractor material submittals per compliance and specifications
- Performs other superintendent duties as assigned in support of the contract
- Assure all rigging is done in a safe manner
- Responsible for supervising and directing contractor(s) in an Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) supervisor capacity
- Ensure the most current design document is provided to subcontractor to complete work, and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation
Qualifications for mechanical superintendent
- Some process management experience
- Some knowledge of hospitality or travel industry operations
- Some knowledge of railway engineering regulatory requirements
- Ability to recognize opportunities for change designed to address chronic issues and concerns
- 15 years of field experience in working with the millwright scope of work
- 5 - 8 years’ experience with BS Technical Degree
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Mechanical Superintendent Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of mechanical superintendent. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for mechanical superintendent
- Lead the review and approval of the four week schedule and budget control with assistance from Project Controls
- Review and approve contractor forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts
- Review and approve the manpower and equipment required to execute the job
- Provides input for job status reports and approval of subcontractor payment requisitions
- Ensure timely and accurate time writing by Supervisors
- In conjunction with the support services team and supervisors, allocate resources based on the scheduled work plan, reactive work and clashes in priority
- Manage, coordinate and implement contract systems (HSE, Quality, LCP ) ensuring governance and compliance across the contract
- Lead, mentor, manage and support all operational employees such that they are fully conversant with their responsibilities and deliverables on the contract
- Through personal leadership ensure that employee performance on the contract is aligned to the outcomes of the Contract objectives emanating out of the Contracts strategic direction
- Liaise with the QA/QC team to ensure work is performed in accordance with the Contract Quality Management Plan and client specifications
Qualifications for mechanical superintendent
- Minimum of 10 years of Mechanical, Process Piping, Civil/Structural experience working with contractors & craft in the field, on Industrial sites
- Prior experience with Managing Contractors or supervising the field operations
- A mechanical trade qualification from college or technical school
- Supervisory experience of work crews conducting shut maintenance work
- Strong technical knowledge around conveyor pulley refurbishments, scraper installations & maintenance, installation of components such as skirting and roller frames and screening media change outs
- Good planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines