Tank Superintendent (Traveling)

About the role

Advance Tank and Construction (ATC), an industrial construction company specializing in above-ground steel storage units, is hiring a Tank Superintendent who will travel extensively across the United States. The role involves overseeing construction and repair projects for large storage tanks, bins, silos, clarifiers and other steel plate fabricated products, with significant time away from home and frequent overtime.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and implement site-specific safety and project plans by being present on site during work hours.
• Plan and coordinate civil field jobs, supervising the entire civil project, quality of work and materials, and completion on time and within budget.
• Monitor that the design plan is followed and report discrepancies in drawings and technical documentation to the Construction Manager.
• Prepare paperwork for the regional office and customers, including progress reports and payroll.
• Work with the Project Management Team, subcontractors and the owner on safety, compliance, quality, production and accurate billing.
• Help bring quality field civil personnel into the HR process and train new employees in civil construction practices.
• Work regularly in confined spaces, on ladders, scaffolds and at heights, wearing PPE such as chemical protective clothing, respirators, harnesses, hard hats and safety boots.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of field superintendent experience constructing or repairing large storage tanks, bins, silos, clarifiers and other steel plate fabricated products.
• Knowledge of OHSA construction industry standards and tank work safety, including in a large plant environment.
• Ability to direct, supervise and train others, and to read blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to climb ladders to great heights, into holes and around confined spaces, and to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks, understand budgets and meet deadlines while staying calm.
• API Tank Entry Supervisor certification and/or API 653 Certified Inspector qualification is helpful.

Required skills

• Understanding of generators, rectifiers, welders, air compressors, automatic welding equipment and cranes, including certifications for some of them.
• Workflow planning, project execution, computer use and construction software for supervisory paperwork.

What we offer

• Pay of $50-$60 per hour, depending on experience and capabilities.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, 401K and health and dental insurance.
• Family-like environment and opportunities to grow.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, often ten hours a day, with customer-determined hours and required overtime. Applications are made by sending a resume by email or applying online.