Job Openings Mechanical Superintendent

About the job Mechanical Superintendent

The Mechanical & Piping Superintendent is responsible for the field execution and oversight of all mechanical and piping construction activities on mining and industrial projects. This includes supervising contractors, ensuring compliance with design specifications, enforcing safety and quality standards, and coordinating with project managers and engineers to meet schedule and budget objectives.

Responsibilities

Field Supervision:

  • Lead and supervise mechanical and piping subcontractors during installation of piping systems, pumps, tanks, structural/mechanical equipment, and process infrastructure.
  • Ensure work is performed in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME, CSA, API).
  • Monitor progress and ensure schedule milestones are met without compromising safety or quality. This includes systems specific to mine process plants such as pump stations, slurry and water distribution systems, flotation circuits, thickeners, and grinding mills.
  • Conduct inspections and testing of mechanical and piping systems, including hydrostatic testing, alignment, torqueing, and installation verification.
  • Verify installation quality and adherence to the mechanical and piping scope of work.
  • Ensure that QA/QC documentation, weld records, pressure test packages, and turnover packages are completed and submitted on time.
  • Enforce site safety policies and participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
  • Identify and mitigate field hazards, including those related to lifting, rigging, pressure systems, and stored energy.
  • Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement among the mechanical and piping crews.
  • Interface with other superintendents, construction managers, and engineering teams to resolve field issues.
  • Support work planning, material tracking, and coordination of mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
  • Communicate field status updates, progress, and any issues impacting execution.
  • Competitive hourly rate with annual bonus eligibility and benefits.
  • Travel and accommodations covered for remote project assignments.
  • Projects may be in domestic or international locations.
  • Typically 12 hours per day
  • On site rotational work (14x14, 28x28, etc.)
  • Travel time to/from a project site are paid from point of hire to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.
  • 15+ years of mechanical and piping construction experience, including 3+ years in a superintendent or leadership role.
  • Journeyperson Pipefitter, Millwright, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with industrial and mining mechanical systems and applicable codes (ASME B31.3, CSA, API, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of safety practices, field coordination, and contractor supervision.

Quality & Compliance:

  • Conduct inspections and testing of mechanical and piping systems, including hydrostatic testing, alignment, torqueing, and installation verification.
  • Verify installation quality and adherence to the mechanical and piping scope of work.
  • Ensure that QA/QC documentation, weld records, pressure test packages, and turnover packages are completed and submitted on time.

Safety Leadership:

  • Enforce site safety policies and participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
  • Identify and mitigate field hazards, including those related to lifting, rigging, pressure systems, and stored energy.
  • Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement among the mechanical and piping crews.

Coordination:

  • Interface with other superintendents, construction managers, and engineering teams to resolve field issues.
  • Support work planning, material tracking, and coordination of mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
  • Communicate field status updates, progress, and any issues impacting execution.

Package Details


Compensation

  • Competitive hourly rate with annual bonus eligibility and benefits.
  • Travel and accommodations covered for remote project assignments.
  • Projects may be in domestic or international locations.

Work Schedule

  • Typically 12 hours per day
  • On site rotational work (14x14, 28x28, etc.)
  • Travel time to/from a project site are paid from point of hire to a maximum of 8 hours per travel day.

Qualifications / Experience / Education Requirements

  • 15+ years of mechanical and piping construction experience, including 3+ years in a superintendent or leadership role.
  • Journeyperson Pipefitter, Millwright, or equivalent experience.
  • Familiarity with industrial and mining mechanical systems and applicable codes (ASME B31.3, CSA, API, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of safety practices, field coordination, and contractor supervision.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, and vendor data. Experience with mechanical systems in crushing, grinding, flotation, and other process plant facilities is preferred.

Character

  • Must be enthusiastic and motivated to be part of a high performing multidisciplinary team focused on driving maximum resource development value to our internal and external clients.
  • Must be willing to take responsibility for project performance and internally motivated to set and achieve goals/targets.
  • Must be open and honest in all communications internally and externally.
  • Must be flexible in terms of assignments, work locations, and roles and be comfortable working in both industrial and engineering office settings.
  • Must have strong English written and verbal communication skills. Additional languages may be an asset depending on project location.
  • Field-savvy and hands-on leader who sets high standards.
  • Strong communicator and collaborative problem solver.
  • Committed to safety, quality, and effective team leadership.



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