Traveling Superintendent (Field Service Supervisor)

Summary

Kymera International is a leading global producer of specialty metal powders, pastes, and granules, catering to various industries. The Traveling Superintendent is responsible for coordinating and supervising on-site activities for shipboard projects while ensuring effective communication and project management across multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

• Shipboard Supervision: Provide daily leadership and direction for all on-site project personnel, ensuring work is performed by the approved procedures. Maintain lines of communication with the customer contact to confirm activities are fully coordinated. Monitor overtime, attendance, and daily meetings while setting clear expectations for performance
• Project Management: Responsible for ensuring project maintains schedule, adjusting as necessary and tracking daily, weekly, monthly goals
• Documentation: Prepare detailed records of daily activities, weather conditions, personnel on site, issues and communications. Maintain an ongoing project manual to include drawings, the current project schedule, QA records, customer signoffs and daily reports. Provide Project Manager with regular updates on progress and any potential disruptions to the project schedule
• Problem Solving: Monitor crew activities, equipment operations and adjacent shipboard operations. Work with the Project Manager to address and resolve any situation that hinders TSS’s production, including interfacing with Customers, Vendor and Management
• Safety: Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors observe all TSS and customer safety requirements, utilize all prescribed PPE and understand emergency procedures
• Inventory Management: Monitor on-site inventory of consumables and inform the Project Manager when replenishment is required
• Flexibility and Adaptability to Change: Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise and coordinate teams in technical or trade environments
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Ability to read and interpret MS Project schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment; familiarity with maritime industry safety regulations preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and the Project Manager
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on flexible roles in a small-company environment, including handling responsibilities that span multiple functions
• Ability to gain and maintain access to government-controlled facilities, obtain a DBIDS credential, secure necessary security clearances, and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License and U.S. Passport
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check
• Must be able to present proof of 'U.S. Person' status as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising tradespersons or construction crews, with demonstrated team leadership and coordination responsibilities
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to Travel (75%+) is Required: Frequent travel is required, including international travel, to supervise operations at various remote work sites
• Knowledge on Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred
• Technical certification or associate degree in Engineering or a related field preferred but not required
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. OSHA 10 Maritime a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to effectively supervise and coordinate teams in technical or trade environments
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Ability to read and interpret MS Project schedules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues as they arise
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment; familiarity with maritime industry safety regulations preferred
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and the Project Manager
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on flexible roles in a small-company environment, including handling responsibilities that span multiple functions
• Ability to gain and maintain access to government-controlled facilities, obtain a DBIDS credential, secure necessary security clearances, and maintain a valid U.S. Driver's License and U.S. Passport
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check
• Must be able to present proof of 'U.S. Person' status as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supervising tradespersons or construction crews, with demonstrated team leadership and coordination responsibilities
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and stand for long periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to Travel (75%+) is Required: Frequent travel is required, including international travel, to supervise operations at various remote work sites

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge on Excel and MS Project is strongly preferred
• Technical certification or associate degree in Engineering or a related field preferred but not required
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. OSHA 10 Maritime a plus

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 11 annual company-paid holidays and PTO.
• Healthcare Savings: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and comprehensive dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Support: 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
• Insurance Coverage: Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, with additional voluntary options like critical illness, hospital care, and long-term disability coverage.
• Competitive pay.
• Team Benefits: A supportive team culture and resources to help you thrive.