ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending, and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION
This role is a traveling position. We do not require you to live in a specific location for this position, but you will be expected to work on various project sites across the US. Per diem will be provided for those willing to travel and work onsite. Project sites will be discussed during the interview process.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies provide premier industrial services to federal and private-sector clients worldwide, delivering long-term solutions that meet the highest standards of excellence. Our in-house professionals offer extensive self-performance capabilities across a range of specialties, including storage tank services, mechanical services, coatings and linings, as well as electrical and instrumentation services.
As the Site Superintendent, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing assigned project work sites to ensure the achievement of quality, safety, and profitability objectives. Key responsibilities include :
- Supervising and managing site personnel to meet project goals and deliverables.
- Scheduling all site activities in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Directing subcontractors and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Managing project budgets to maintain financial objectives.
- Collaborating with Quality and Safety teams as well as Health and Human Health (HHHealth) Program Managers to uphold organizational standards and regulatory compliance.
Depending on the project scope, responsibilities may also include fulfilling the role of a Quality Control Manager or Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
In the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all operations are conducted in strict accordance with the Industrial Services Quality Manual. This position leverages the Industrial Services Quality Program, along with relevant policies, guidance documents, and Standard Operating Procedures, to support fuel system services.
In the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) role, the incumbent is responsible for managing, communicating, implementing, and enforcing compliance with all applicable safety and health standards. This includes adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 requirements, Tepa's Accident Prevention Plan, and other approved safety and health submittals.
Job Functions :
Maintains strict attention to contracts and task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all construction workExercises the authority and responsibility to STOP WORK for specific activities related to or affected by, noncompliant conditions until actions can be taken to correct the noncompliant condition or prevent it from affecting related or subsequent workAttends all in-briefs and out-briefsDirects and performs field activities including site management, inspection / repair / construction / maintenance / demolition oversight, sample collection, data analysis, and report preparationCoordinates technical activities with other professionals and field personnel to accomplish the efficient and smooth implementation of project directivesProvides technical supervision and assistance to ensure that project activities are technically validIdentifies potential hazards associated with project activities and procedures to mitigate themCoordinates the preparation of required interim and final deliverablesActs as working leader and coordinates all technical activities in an efficient manner to ensure that the project requirements and deadlines are metValidates field schedule and provide updates on a weekly basis to the Project ManagerPerforms rough order of cost estimates for any field changes (e.g. changed conditions, Statement of Work changes, etc.)Maintains project field documentation.Acts as liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and / or internal departments on technical matters, as requiredEnsures compliance with contract documents and specificationsServes, when authorized by contract and meeting requisite qualifications, as the Quality Control Manager (QCM). Implements the Three-Phase Quality Control (QC) Process, Testing Plan, deficiency tracking, daily QC reporting and submittal managementActs as liaison with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and / or internal departments on quality related mattersRecords QC activities in a daily report and log bookEnsures compliance with contract documents and specificationsHas on-hand all applicable plans, specifications, and other related documents when conducting phased QC inspectionsServes, when authorized by contract and meeting requisite qualifications, as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). Performs safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcementImplements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard AnalysesConducts daily, weekly and / or monthly safety briefings, as requiredConducts daily and monthly site safety auditsFills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to (confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits)Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to (fall protection, confined space entry / attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement)Documents competent persons on site for each scope of workHas competent persons amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sitesImplements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accidentInvestigates and evaluates incidents / accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrenceMonitors safety certifications of project employees including subcontractorsFollows SOPs regarding safety and risk mitigationPrepares and submits incident, accident and Near Miss / Good Catch events to Director of Corporate Safety and HealthWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.Minimum of 5 years of DoD fuel systems construction-related field management experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience as a DoD Construction QCMMinimum of 5 years of experience as a DoD Construction SSHOExperience using the USACE Resident Management SystemOSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years8 Hours of continuous education annually in construction training in accordance with EM 385 1-1Shall have attended a professionally accredited QC management course (e.g. conducted by the USACE or Naval Facility Engineering Command, including a current certification within the last five yearsFirst aid / CPR certificationAmerican Petroleum Institute (API) 570 Piping Inspector CertificationAPI Aboveground Tank Inspector CertificationNACE International Level I Coating Inspector CertificationSteel Tank Institute Tank Systems Inspector CertificationOSHA 500 Trainer certification40 Hour Hazwopper with 8 hour refreshers annually24 hour Fall protection competent person certificationProficient with Microsoft Word and ExcelFluent in the English languageAbility to read and write technical documentsAbility to read technical drawingsKnowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes and American Petroleum Institute 570 / 650 / 653 standardsKnowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects.Frequent travel by air or carEqual Opportunity Employer / Veterans
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