About the Job: The Nuclear Superintendent will professionally execute heavy lifting and heavy transportation work in the field and at the yard, in keeping with company processes, standards, and nuclear industry regulations. This role leads crews to perform safely, profitably, and with customer satisfaction, while upholding the highest standards of nuclear safety culture and compliance. The Superintendent is responsible for the safety, qualification, and training of their crew, as well as adherence to site-specific and federal nuclear requirements.
Description:
- Demonstrate company Core Values and uphold nuclear safety culture in all work.
- Support sales by conducting job walks, assisting with estimates, schedules, and technical input.
- Collaborate with engineering to plan lifts and transportation activities, ensuring compliance with nuclear standards, engineered drawings, and site procedures.
- Lead and supervise crews in the safe execution of heavy lifting and transport work, enforcing NRC/INPO/DOE regulations and ALARA principles.
- Monitor construction progress, critical path activities, and schedule milestones; anticipate challenges and communicate plans to project management and superintendents.
- Ensure all personnel are trained, qualified, and compliant with nuclear site requirements; provide ongoing coaching, evaluations, and skill development.
- Oversee equipment inspections, loadout lists, and mobilization to confirm readiness and compliance with nuclear site standards.
- Maintain accurate field documentation, including daily reports, qualifications, and safety records, in alignment with regulatory and company requirements.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and professionalism with crews, management, and customers.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- 5 years previous experience in construction supervision, with a background in nuclear projects preferred.
- 2 years previous crane and rigging experience.
- Strong knowledge of nuclear safety culture, quality assurance, and industry codes/regulations.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate field crews and subcontractors.
- Solid understanding of construction planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with project management, engineering, and clients.
- OSHA and/or nuclear industry safety certifications preferred.
Willingness to travel and work at nuclear project sites as required.
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry's strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
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