Superintendent - Shipbuilding

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to lead day-to-day shipyard field execution. This role plans and coordinates craft work so vessel construction progresses safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements and the project schedule.

District Overview

Kiewit Offshore Services is a leading fabricator for the oil and gas industry. Our world-class 550-acre fabrication facility comprises state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure explicitly designed for deep-water projects. Across the Gulf Coast region, we build a full range of offshore facilities from small platforms, modules, suction piles and tendons to deep-water projects. With experienced personnel and a vast equipment fleet, KOS is uniquely qualified to handle projects of any size. 

Location

Ingleside TX

Responsibilities

•    Plan daily and weekly work with foremen, field engineers, project management, engineering, safety and quality teams.
•    Translate the project schedule and vessel work packages into executable work plans, crew assignments and material needs.
•    Coordinate work across trades and work areas, including structural fabrication and erection, welding, mechanical and electrical installation, outfitting and testing as applicable.
•    Confirm crews have current drawings, approved procedures, materials, tools, access and permits before work starts.
•    Lead pre-task planning, job hazard reviews and field safety observations; stop and address unsafe work.
•    Monitor production, labor, progress, rework and constraints; report conditions early and implement recovery actions with the project team.
•    Coordinate required inspections and hold points with quality personnel and customer representatives.
•    Maintain clear field records, work status and turnover information.
•    Coach foremen and craft personnel; reinforce workmanship, housekeeping, accountability and respect.
•    Support commissioning, punch-list completion and turnover activities as assigned.

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Qualifications

•    Minimum 7 years’ field supervision experience in shipbuilding, ship repair or shipyard construction; direct shipyard experience is strongly preferred.
•    Experience coordinating multiple trades and production activities in a constrained industrial or marine work environment.
•    Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, work packages, schedules and safety requirements.
•    Strong crew leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
•    Working knowledge of field productivity tracking, material coordination and quality inspection processes.
•    Demonstrated commitment to safe work, quality workmanship and developing craft leadership.
•    Willingness to work the schedule and hours required by project and production needs.