ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
LOCATION: This is a nationwide traveling position requiring frequent travel to project sites across the United States. Per diem will be provided.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a Site Superintendent to be responsible for coordinating and overseeing assigned project work sites to ensure the achievement of quality, safety, and profitability objectives. Key responsibilities include:
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Supervising and managing site personnel to meet project goals and deliverables.
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Scheduling all site activities in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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Directing subcontractors and ensuring alignment with project requirements.
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Managing project budgets to maintain financial objectives.
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Collaborating with Quality and Safety teams as well as Health and Human Health (HHHealth) Program Managers to uphold organizational standards and regulatory compliance.
Depending on the project scope, responsibilities may also include fulfilling the role of a Quality Control Manager or Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
In the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all operations are conducted in strict accordance with the Industrial Services Quality Manual. This position leverages the Industrial Services Quality Program, along with relevant policies, guidance documents, and Standard Operating Procedures, to support fuel system services.
In the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) role, the incumbent is responsible for managing, communicating, implementing, and enforcing compliance with all applicable safety and health standards. This includes adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM 385-1-1 requirements, Tepa's Accident Prevention Plan, and other approved safety and health submittals.
Job Functions:
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Maintains strict attention to contracts and task orders on-site at all times during the performance of all construction work.
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Exercises the authority and responsibility to STOP WORK for specific activities related to or affected by, noncompliant conditions until actions can be taken to correct the noncompliant condition or prevent it from affecting related or subsequent work.
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Attends all in-briefs and out-briefs.
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Directs and performs field activities including site management, inspection/repair/construction/ maintenance/demolition oversight, sample collection, data analysis, and report preparation.
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Coordinates technical activities with other professionals and field personnel to accomplish the efficient and smooth implementation of project directives.
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Provides technical supervision and assistance to ensure that project activities are technically valid.
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Identifies potential hazards associated with project activities and procedures to mitigate them.
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Coordinates the preparation of required interim and final deliverables.
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Acts as working leader and coordinates all technical activities in an efficient manner to ensure that the project requirements and deadlines are met.
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Validates field schedule and provide updates on a weekly basis to the Project Manager.
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Performs rough order of cost estimates for any field changes (e.g. changed conditions, Statement of Work changes, etc.).
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Maintains project field documentation.
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Acts as liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and/or internal departments on technical matters, as required.
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Ensures compliance with contract documents and specifications.
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Serves, when authorized by contract and meeting requisite qualifications, as the Quality Control Manager (QCM). Implements the Three-Phase Quality Control (QC) Process, Testing Plan, deficiency tracking, daily QC reporting and submittal management.
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Acts as liaison with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and/or internal departments on quality related matters.
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Records QC activities in a daily report and log book.
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Ensures compliance with contract documents and specifications.
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Has on-hand all applicable plans, specifications, and other related documents when conducting phased QC inspections.
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Serves, when authorized by contract and meeting requisite qualifications, as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). Performs safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement.
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Implements project safety processes as stipulated by the approved Health and Safety Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses.
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Conducts daily, weekly and/or monthly safety briefings, as required.
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Conducts daily and monthly site safety audits.
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Fills out or obtains daily work permits such as but not limited to (confined space, hot work, safe work or dig permits).
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Works with Project Manager to obtain safety certifications for subcontractor employees on various tasks such as but not limited to (fall protection, confined space entry/attendant, trenching, equipment operations, asbestos and lead abatement).
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Documents competent persons on site for each scope of work.
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Has competent persons amend activity hazard analysis to reflect any field changes on project sites.
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Implements reporting procedures in the event of an incident or accident.
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Investigates and evaluates incidents/accidents to determine procedural changes necessary to preclude recurrence.
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Monitors safety certifications of project employees including subcontractors.
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Follows SOPs regarding safety and risk mitigation.
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Prepares and submits incident, accident and Near Miss/Good Catch events to Director of Corporate Safety and Health.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
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High School Diploma or General Education Diploma
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Minimum of 5 years of DoD fuel systems construction-related field management experience
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Minimum of 5 years of experience as a DoD Construction QCM
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Minimum of 5 years of experience as a DoD Construction SSHO
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Experience using the USACE Resident Management System
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OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years
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8 Hours of continuous education annually in construction training in accordance with EM 385 1-1
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Shall have attended a professionally accredited QC management course (e.g. conducted by the USACE or Naval Facility Engineering Command, including a current certification within the last five years
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First aid/CPR certification
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American Petroleum Institute (API) 570 Piping Inspector Certification
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API Aboveground Tank Inspector Certification
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NACE International Level I Coating Inspector Certification
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Steel Tank Institute Tank Systems Inspector Certification
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OSHA 500 Trainer certification
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40 Hour Hazwopper with 8 hour refreshers annually
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24 hour Fall protection competent person certification
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Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
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Fluent in the English language
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Ability to read and write technical documents
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Ability to read technical drawings
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Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes and American Petroleum Institute 570/650/653 standards
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Knowledge of OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 policies as they pertain to construction projects
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Frequent travel by air or car
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