Mechanical Superintendent

Company Descriptionhth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.Position OverviewThe Mechanical Superintendent oversees the daily mechanical construction activities at the work site, including scheduling of workers, delivery of equipment and materials and progress of the project. The Supervisor needs to be familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures in specified discipline. Must be able to read prints and do take offs for piping, steel and civil jobs. Ability to schedule out manpower as well as deal with emergency work with little to no notice. Manage Foreman in the field along with tracking the progress of the jobs. Lead the team in installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshoot, and repairs. Strong knowledge of conveyors and pumps a must. Candidate must be able to set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment in a safe manner. Service and fix a variety of machines within the industrial setting to keep plant in continuous production.Responsibilities And DutiesSupervise daily Pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical/rigging activitiesAssess workforce, material, tool, and construction equipment needs and arranges for these components to support the needs of the projectAble to analyze productivity trends and adjust work activities to optimize productionReview cost reports and projections and act to effectively manage job costs to levels within the contract budgetDevelop solutions for routine problems using defined processes and own experience and able to develop and implement work.Enforce jobsite safety to comply with all OSHA regulations and the Company's Safety ProgramAbility to work in various weather conditionsPossess the knowledge and experience to layout and fit pipeKnowledge of welding various metals using SMAW, GTAW processesLay out projects and execute in effective mannerInspect angles, gap allowances using precision measuring instrumentsAbility to perform work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipmentAbility to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a dayAdditional Duties as assignedQualificationsEducation and ExperienceBasic math skillsKnowledge of basic tools and their applicationsPersonal CharacteristicsAbility to follow all safe work proceduresAbility to work in various weather conditionsAbility to work in confined spacesAbility to work at above ground elevations while wearing a harness and other protective equipmentGood hand-eye coordinationExcellent communication skillsAdaptable in methods used to complete taskWilling to go the extra mile for the teamMotivated to learn new skills and tradesFollows directions of manager / lead / superintendent and clarifies responsibilities if neededRespects self, co-workers, managers, company, other contractors, and clients.Shows up on time ready to complete workPhysical AbilitiesMust be able to fulfill essential job functions in consistent state of alertness and in a safe mannerMust be able to lift and move up to 50lbs regularlyMust be able to climb ladders repetitivelyAbility to perform physically demanding work for 8+ hours a day, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, and twisting.Ability to complete tasks such as loading, un-loading, cleaning, shoveling, and painting.Ability to safely perform duties related to confined space work.BenefitsEmployer Supplemented Health InsuranceEmployer Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary VisionVoluntary DentalVoluntary Critical Illness and Group Injury Insurance401K (Company Match of 3%)Tuition Reimbursement