Mechanical and Piping Superintendent, Tailings Storage Facility

Mechanical and Piping Superintendent, Tailings Storage Facility

Location: Challis, Idaho (primary project site) with nationwide travel

Work Arrangement: Project based, on site rotation with paid travel

About the Opportunity

Join a growth-minded owner’s-rep team delivering critical tailings infrastructure that supports a major mine restart. You will lead field execution for mechanical and piping scopes across a high-visibility Tailings Storage Facility program. Expect real influence on schedule, cost, and safety outcomes, plus the backing and resources to do the job right.

What You Will Do

• Lead field construction for tailings piping and mechanical systems, including HDPE and steel pipe, valves, tanks, pump stations, and variable frequency drives.
• Direct fusion welding, hydrostatic testing, flushing, and pre-commissioning to meet quality and schedule targets.
• Interpret issued-for-construction drawings, isometrics, and vendor packages to confirm compliance and constructability.
• Sequence work with civil and electrical teams, coordinate interfaces, and keep workfronts ready.
• Track contractor productivity against look ahead plans and milestones, recommend recovery actions when needed.
• Champion environmental and safety controls for tailings containment, including leak detection and spill prevention.
• Lead inspections, punch-list walks, and turnover documentation for mechanical completions.
• Troubleshoot field issues, drive mitigation plans, and close action items with accountability.
• Align contractors, owner representatives, and engineering consultants on scope, changes, and priorities.
• Deliver TSF mechanical systems safely, on budget, and on schedule.

What You Bring

• 10 or more years in mechanical or piping construction for mining, industrial, water, or similar projects, TSF or slurry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated oversight of HDPE fusion, QA and QC, pressure testing, and commissioning readiness.
• Proficiency reading and redlining mechanical drawings and isometrics.
• Experience with pump stations and associated control equipment.
• Background as an owner’s-rep and familiarity with document control tools are assets.
• Additional fluency in French or Spanish is considered an asset.

Why This Role

• High-impact work tied to a nationally significant project.
• Rotation schedule with paid travel, lodging, and per diem.
• Tight-knit, field-first culture that values safety, planning, and decisive leadership.

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