REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Require at least ten years’ experience welding and pipefitting with at least 7 years in the industrial refrigeration industry. Must have ammonia experience. Preferably with 2 or more years’ experience as a Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Superintendent directs the activities of employees engaged in the construction of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Duties include layout, fabrication, assembly, welding, and installation of functional components of refrigeration system.
• Manages work in progress to ensure that it conforms to design specifications and scope, that construction schedules are met and that the job stays in budget.
• Prepares daily reports, weekly timecard reports and other project-related paperwork.
• Work with project team to identify change order opportunities and ensure change orders are in prior to doing the work
• Participates in meetings with Project Management Team, General Contractor, End User, and Other Project Subcontractors.
• Coordinates work by other trades (electricians, plumbers, ironworkers).
• Inspects, examines, and tests installed systems and pipelines using pressure testing, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
• Maintain safe working standards
• Maintain a working knowledge of refrigeration construction standards

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Excellent knowledge of the principals of ammonia refrigeration systems and cold storage construction, including piping, piping support, and piping insulation details, and valves.
• Prior leadership experience in a similar role.
• Read blueprints to determine proper placement of equipment, piping, supports, and components needed to build refrigeration systems.
• Order, receive and install materials and supplies needed to maintain construction schedule.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and professional representation of the company,
• Ability to negotiate and mediate issues with a variety of personalities on a project site.