Total Safety is looking for a Turnaround Superintendent to join their safety conscious team! The Turnaround Superintendent reports to the Specialized Safety Personnel (SSP) Manager of Attendant Services. Responsible for all aspects of Safety Attendant (Hole watch/Firewatch) projects from inception to completion; up to 300 person projects. Works with the client on creating an effective manpower staffing histogram and is responsible for properly staffing the project. Oversees the hiring and training process; including working with the client prior to the job beginning to get the necessary site-specific training information to incorporate into our internal training programs. Once the project begins, it is the client's primary contact and responsible for all field operations. All Total Safety site employees report to this position. Ensures all field operations are operating in a safe, effective, and proficient manner. Coordinates with all Foremen to move personnel from one area of the field to the other as needed to effectively manage the overall project and not delay any work. Oversees all project timekeeping and cost tracking requirements.
Total Safety is the world's premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.
Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides operational oversight of designated projects including financial planning, human resources, company asset management, collaboration with the sales group, and profitability of the project under his/her area of responsibility.
- Establishes the expectations and standards of quality for his/her project about Customer Service, Operational Readiness, and Safety of Operations.
- Ensures all levels of company compliance are met for all Quality, Safety, Training, and Operational Objectives.
- Provides corporate management with monthly forecasting of projected revenue and expenses.
- Works with clients to create manpower histograms to ensure proper levels of staffing on projects. Works backwards from the start date of a designated project to create a staffing plan, including hiring & training schedules, to ensure the project is properly staffed with trained and qualified personnel.
- Oversees the field Administrative Staff to ensure all project timekeeping requirements are being met, including, but not limited to clocking employees in/out on biometric timeclocks, managing the Total Safety timekeeping system, balancing time with client gate logs, submitting client exception reports, submitting client required headcount reports and cost tracking reports, generating daily time tickets by PO and WO for client signature.
- Oversees and books travel for all personnel on his/her project, including hotel accommodations, rental cars, airfare, mileage reports for employees, loads per diem cards and submits per diem reports to home office.
- Oversees equipment readiness for his/her project by coordinating with the client on all PPE requirements for the facility and submitting PPE requests to home office prior to the project beginning to ensure all personnel have the proper equipment for the project.
- Performs employee performance evaluations on every project.
- In conjunction with other Managers, coordinates the use of personnel Foreman to ensure the project is effectively managed and staffed.
- Oversees front-end HR requirements by taking applications, processing drug screens and background checks, scheduling internal training & third-party training, and tracking pass/fail results of all these requirements.
- Oversees project HR requirements by managing the lay-off schedule and terminating employees when needed (with cause) and submitting all required paperwork.
- In conjunction with Sales and Management supports development of new product lines, departments, and services.
- Reports financial, headcount, and operational issues to the Attendant Manager on an on-going basis.
- Maintains a high state of integrity and professionalism in carrying out this position's duties and responsibilities.
- Supports all other special assignments as directed by the Attendant Manager.
Skills and Experience:
- At least five years' operations experience in the petrochemical or refining industry, managing services on turnarounds, and prior experience in a management position.
- Prior experience managing Safety Attendant (Hole watch/Firewatch) services.
- Use of analytical, organizational and observation skills that demonstrate the ability to grasp concepts or needs, organize, implement, and manage programs/solutions.
- Must show leadership in all areas of business.
- The person who holds this position should possess the following skills, abilities, traits, and knowledge:
- Hands-On Approach
- Excellent People Skills
- Turnaround Experience
- Customer Service Oriented
- Leadership Skills
- Team Player
- Self-Starter
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Delegator
- Motivator & Motivated
- Safety Knowledge
Working Environment:
The Turnaround - Superintendent/Project Manager will be based at the Gonzales, LA office or one of our Houston area Service Centers and is expected to spend most of his/her time managing turnaround projects throughout the US. He/she is expected to manage all business functions while travelling. The position works inside of plants/refineries throughout the US and must be capable of working in the field.
Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
