Construction Superintendent

Job Description

• The LNG Tanks Field Construction Superintendent leads the monitoring and oversight of the EPC Contractor LNG Tanks works, and others works assigned to the team.
• LNG Tanks Field Construction Superintendent mainly includes, but not limited to LNG Tanks 1 & 2,
• Responsible for Safe delivery of the Onshore facilities through the Construction phase and handover to Operations as per approved schedule/cost
• Coordination with other departments for the safe and on‐time execution of the work, to deliver a fit‐for‐purpose facility.
• Inspire safety commitment in Client and EPC Contractor teams via deep knowledge of HSE and leadership by example.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE requirements across the works to promote a healthy and safe work environment
• Develop team spirit, foster teamwork, and build trust within the team. Encourage suitable personal and professional development.
• Coordinate and monitor all construction activities in his area, as per project requirements and construction procedures, up to the last system handover to Commissioning team, with a specific attention to activities involving Client’s responsibilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with EPC Contractor, in routine management and in management of critical issues.
• Facilitate the development of execution plans, method statements, and other relevant procedures to ensure that work plan and scopes are aligned with project strategies and deliver a safe, qualitative and timely execution of the project
• Ensure physical presence at Site to demonstrate safety commitment, as well as quality and construction oversight and direct contact with Contractor’s and Subcontractors’ teams.
• Review construction progress from EPC Contractor, provide inputs to the internal construction reporting system and identify any deviances or risks to the schedule, by also proposing potential mitigations to his management and the EPC Contractor.
• Analyze the current situation as well as the known and expected issues; identify potential risks using technical knowledge and experience; propose and influence on technical and organizational solutions, lessons learned and good practices.
• Prepare and monitor the physical execution of Precommissioning and transition to Commissioning including during SIMOPS activities
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the EPC Contractor’s construction management processes
• Lead or attend all necessary construction planning meetings to ensure a proper follow-up of the issues and resolutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or another relevant subject required with either an advanced degree or professional qualifications preferred.
• 10 years’ experience, at least 5 years at a superintendent level
• Min. 5 years on large greenfield projects, LNG tanks (mondatory), GTL, petrochemical, refinery or gas processing/feedstock plants.
• Full understanding of areas critical to the success of large complex projects: safety, environmental, work organization, cost, schedule, quality, organizational competency, and reputational risk.
• Strong HSE culture and safety leadership, effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence critical decisions.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese or French is advantageous.