Superintendent, Turnarounds
Fort McMurray - Canada
Job Summary
As a multi-discipline self-performing leader we execute a significant portion of our work in-house. This provides strong exposure across all phases of executionfrom planning and scheduling through shutdown execution and startup readiness. Youll work within fast-paced high-pressure turnaround environments where precision leadership and clear communication are critical to success.
This role is based in Fort McMurray and supports a major turnaround project with rotational work schedules.
At Ledcor its not just about the projectits about building a meaningful career with a team that values integrity teamwork and pride in craftsmanship. When you join our True Blue team youre part of something bigger.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead field execution of mechanical scopes during turnaround activities ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and to quality standards
- Supervise and coordinate multi-disciplinary mechanical crews including pipefitters welders boilermakers and millwrights
- Oversee installation maintenance and repair of piping systems vessels rotating equipment and mechanical components
- Ensure all lifts and rigging activities associated with mechanical work are properly planned and executed safely
- Drive daily planning activities including crew assignments workface planning and coordination with other disciplines
- Collaborate with Project Managers Planners and site leadership to ensure alignment on schedule priorities and constraints
- Monitor field progress productivity and performance proactively addressing issues impacting schedule or cost
- Champion compliance with all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements and lead safety initiatives in the field
- Lead toolbox talks safety meetings and field observations to reinforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure all mechanical work meets quality standards specifications drawings and client expectations
- Coordinate equipment material tools and manpower to meet critical turnaround timelines
- Identify troubleshoot and resolve field issues while minimizing downtime and rework
- Provide input into turnaround planning including scope development constructability and execution strategies
- Maintain clear communication with crews stakeholders and leadership across both day and night shifts
- Support reporting progress tracking and documentation requirements
Qualifications:
- Extensive industrial construction experience within oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
- Strong background in turnaround/shutdown execution with mechanical scopes
- Demonstrated leadership experience supervising mechanical trades (pipefitting welding boilermaking millwrighting)
- Deep understanding of mechanical systems including piping vessels and rotating equipment
- Solid knowledge of rigging practices and lift planning fundamentals
- Proven experience managing crews in fast-paced industrial or turnaround environments
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and mechanical work packages
- Effective leadership communication and coordination skills across multiple disciplines
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive solution-oriented mindset
- Commitment to safety excellence and leadership in HSE program execution
Work Conditions:
- Site-based position in Fort McMurray AB
- Rotational schedule supporting a major turnaround project
- Day shift and night shift work required
- Camp accommodations and travel provided (where applicable)
- Physically demanding environment with exposure to industrial site conditions
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North Americas most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity equity and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.
About Company
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the building, heavy industrial, civil and infrastructure, mining, pipeline, power and communications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in aviation, marine transportation service ... View more