What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical / Piping Superintendent - Life Sciences position at Wood PLC?

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical / Piping Superintendent to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is On-site.

LI-Onsite

The Role

The Mechanical / Piping Superintendent while on assigned project(s), plans, organizes, and controls company resources and provides leadership, clear direction, and good example to assigned company personnel and craft personnel to achieve customer satisfaction and attainment of schedule, cost, and profit objectives while adhering to safety and quality requirements and company policies. A typical scope of responsibility would be Field Superintendent or Area Superintendent.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world .

Wood's Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities

Essential Job Function :

Interprets client plans and specifications; becomes familiar with project and local labor agreements.

Reviews and becomes familiar with the schedule of the work. Plans and tracks work to ensure efficient use of resources.

Communicates any deviations and accounts for them properly.

Becomes familiar with the site safety plan and project safety requirements. Ensures all activities are done safely.

Reviews and becomes familiar with the site quality plan and project quality requirements.

Ensures that assigned personnel do not make changes or alterations to the work without proper written instruction.

Manages and controls rental equipment use and ensures proper care of the company tools and equipment.

Ensures through field presence and observation that the work is being completed in accord with plans and specifications; documents all daily activity.

Essential Job Functions Under Certain Circumstances :

May lead a group of subordinate superintendents.

Advises management of any issues that arise (regarding employee relations, safety and quality).

Writes progress reports to be submitted to the client and company management.

Understands union jurisdiction issues and prevents grievances.

Performs the duties and responsibilities of Construction Manager when requested.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected :

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Strong leadership and team building skills.

Planning and organizational skills.

Communication skills; listens and gets clarification.

Leads by example; takes responsibility for own actions; exhibits confidence in self and others.

Delegates work assignments by matching the responsibilities and capabilities to the personnel; effectively follows-up and provides support.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; listens and gets clarification.

Leads by example; takes responsibility for own actions; exhibits confidence in self and others.

Ability to read and analyse reports and graphs.

Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethics.

Follows through on commitments; willing to do what it takes to meet company objectives.

Field construction of supervisory experience within the crafts assigned responsibility is essential.

Overall, 12 years of experience in the Life Sciences / process construction industry.

In rare cases, significant experience (10-15 years) in technical supervision can substitute for the educational requirement.

Knowledge and familiarity with the methods, practices, crafts, tools, equipment, codes, documents, drawings, specifications, requirements, functions and control systems of the construction business.

May supervise larger projects than lower-level superintendents.

Desirable :

College course credit and workshop completion in engineering, construction or business topics are desirable.

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand in the office and move about the work area. In addition, it may require close vision work and travel away from home, sometimes for extended periods. The position requires the ability to walk about a construction site or operating plant or power station and the ability to climb stairs or ladders and walk on elevated plant platforms. The position requires the ability to wear and use personal protective equipment while in the work area of the jobsite including helmet, fall protection harness, respirator, safety glasses / goggles, escape breathing device, noise protection, fire-retardant coveralls and protective work boots and gloves.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list) : race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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