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Field Superintendent

West Penn Energy Services
Pennsylvania, USA
Full-time
Mid · 8–10 years experience
Onsite
Discovered 4 days ago
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What You’ll Do

  • Oversee daily pipeline construction activities and coordinate work between crews and subcontractors.
  • Plan and organize daily work based on project schedules, site conditions, manpower, equipment, materials, and customer requirements.
  • Lead and direct field crews, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
  • Assign work and provide clear direction to employees and crew leaders.
  • Monitor productivity, workmanship, and progress to keep projects on schedule.
  • Coordinate project mobilization, equipment setup, material staging, right-of-way preparation, and demobilization.
  • Oversee pipeline construction activities including excavation, pipe installation, welding support, coating, testing, backfill, cleanup, and restoration.
  • Review construction drawings, alignment sheets, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Work closely with Project Managers, inspectors, customers, and field personnel to coordinate project activities.
  • Conduct or participate in daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site and address unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Monitor work for compliance with project specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
  • Identify quality issues and ensure corrections are completed to minimize rework.
  • Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and other resources needed for daily operations.
  • Monitor equipment condition and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
  • Track material needs and coordinate equipment and material movement throughout the project.
  • Complete or oversee daily reports, production records, crew hours, equipment records, quantities, and other required documentation.
  • Communicate project progress, field conditions, delays, equipment issues, and material needs to the Project Manager.
  • Troubleshoot field issues and develop practical solutions to keep work moving.
  • Operate construction equipment or vehicles when needed and when properly trained, licensed, and authorized.
  • Support equipment mobilization and demobilization as required.
  • Provide coaching, direction, and support to field employees.
  • Represent West Penn Energy Services professionally with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and employees.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • 8–10 years of experience in pipeline construction, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
  • Previous experience leading construction crews and overseeing daily field operations.
  • Strong understanding of pipeline construction methods and field processes.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, alignment sheets, maps, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company-specific documentation systems.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Equipment operation, rigging, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Physical Requirements
  • This is a physically active, field-based position. The successful candidate must be able to:
  • Work outdoors for extended periods in changing weather conditions.
  • Walk regularly across uneven, rocky, muddy, sloped, and active construction areas.
  • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
  • Climb on and off trucks, trailers, and construction equipment as required.
  • Regularly lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work safely around heavy equipment, trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, welding operations, and other construction activities.
  • Wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
  • Work near excavations, slopes, and other challenging terrain while following required safety practices.
  • Schedule & Travel
  • This is a field-based position with travel to project locations as required.
  • The position may require:
  • Extended shifts
  • Weekends and holidays
  • Overnight travel
  • Out-of-town assignments
  • Flexible schedules based on project and customer requirements
  • Why Join West Penn Energy Services?
  • We offer a competitive employment package that includes:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Supplemental AFLAC Benefits
  • Per Diem for eligible out-of-town assignments
  • Opportunities for continued training and development
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • West Penn Energy Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and other legitimate employment-related factors. West Penn Energy Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of experience in pipeline construction, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
  • Previous experience leading construction crews and overseeing daily field operations.
  • Strong understanding of pipeline construction methods and field processes.
  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings, alignment sheets, maps, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced field environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees, customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and management.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn company-specific documentation systems.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Work outdoors for extended periods in changing weather conditions.
  • Walk regularly across uneven, rocky, muddy, sloped, and active construction areas.
  • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
  • Climb on and off trucks, trailers, and construction equipment as required.
  • Regularly lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Work safely around heavy equipment, trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, welding operations, and other construction activities.
  • Wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, gloves, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
  • Work near excavations, slopes, and other challenging terrain while following required safety practices.
  • Schedule & Travel
  • This is a field-based position with travel to project locations as required.
  • Extended shifts
  • Weekends and holidays
  • Overnight travel
  • Out-of-town assignments
  • Flexible schedules based on project and customer requirements
  • Why Join West Penn Energy Services?
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
  • Supplemental AFLAC Benefits
  • Per Diem for eligible out-of-town assignments
  • Opportunities for continued training and development
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • West Penn Energy Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business needs, and other legitimate employment-related factors. West Penn Energy Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Equipment operation, rigging, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

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