Job Description

Ready for an adventurer's haven where you can hike up to a three-story arch bridge and overlook two waterfalls, or enjoy a quaint and laid-back approach, relaxing on the shoreline enjoying the crystal blue lake. How about exploring historical landmarks and enjoying delicious food, all while taking in the Columbia River fresh air walking along the boardwalk?


Whatever your heart desires, you will find yourself working in and around the best of the best! Working for FD Thomas , we can show you how the PNW is the place to be!


We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to come and join our growing team! This position will be based out of Vancouver, WA. (Jobsite travel throughout the PNW)


ABOUT US:

F.D. Thomas, Inc. (FDT) is one of the largest coating and specialty contractors in the United States with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, and the East Coast.

F.D. Thomas, Inc. is headquartered in Central Point, OR. FDT is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC all our operating companies are Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). We help our clients meet their diversity spending objectives while also providing sustainable returns for our nearly 13,500 Iñupiat shareholders.

By hiring Great People , we can provide Great Work to our highly valued customers, as we continue to grow an Extraordinary Company !


ABOUT THE JOB:

FD Thomas is seeking a Superintendent, specifically focused on our industrial painting division, who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about achieving goals. This person will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about safety while helping to achieve goals. This person will be Responsible for the overall supervision, leadership, and coordination of construction field personnel and job scheduling.


You will be joining an established and diverse team, where you will be able to make an immediate impact. Your desire to work alongside some of the best in the industry, paired with your attention to detail, will allow you to achieve maximum success.


Responsibilities include

Safety:

  • Act as Competent Person.
  • Ensure a safe and productive work environment.
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures.
  • Ensure up to date and adequate HAZCOM program is in place.
  • Ensure Environmental Monitoring/Medical Monitoring is performed, and results reported.
  • Reporting results on containment effectiveness, air flow monitoring and personal hygiene.
  • Assist safety in achieving a zero-accident work area.
  • Ensure proper PPE is used in all situations.
  • Reward safe and productive work activities.
  • Ensure proper barricades and signage are being used.
  • Monitor crews daily to ensure they are keeping a well-maintained work area.
  • Conduct Jobsite Safety Assessment, Trainings and Jobsite POD/JSA Meetings

    • Supervision:

  • Ensure an ample supply of labor that is qualified, trained, and able to work.
  • Supervise working foreman, journeyman, apprentice.
  • Schedule work in accordance with manpower
  • Coordinate with other crafts.
  • Coordinate activities of field personnel to successfully and efficiently complete multiple projects simultaneously
  • Assist in the recruitment, development, assignment, and evaluation of field personnel.
  • Ensure field personnel have proper training and credentials to perform the work.

    • Training:

  • Train employees on safe work practices
  • Train employees on proper equipment use.
  • Provide mentoring to field personnel regarding work activities, safety, and quality expectations.
  • Daily Toolbox meetings
  • New hire orientation and safety training

    • Quality/Production:

  • Meet quality specifications.
  • Assist QC in producing a quality product.
  • Supply employees with the tools they need to do the job.
  • Eliminate rework.
  • Manage all job costs.
  • Plan of the Day

    • Planning/Scheduling:

  • Plan, organize, and schedule all job site activities with the Project Leader
  • Meet schedules and deadlines within budget.
  • Attending meetings with client to coordinate and schedule support activities including crane time, scaffold erection, etc.
  • Meet all Pre-Job, Job, and Post-Job responsibilities.
  • Complete all required daily & weekly reporting.
  • Ensure work releases from client are on file before start of job task.
  • Keep log of craft absenteeism
  • Make sure daily sign-in sheets are available to craft.

    • Other Responsibilities:

  • Use personal protective equipment including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and personal fall arrest systems.
  • While it is impossible to list every duty that may be asked of an employee, the Employer may ask that an employee do other duties as the business need arises.

    • ABOUT YOU:

    FD Thomas believes our most valuable resource is our family of skilled, loyal, and professional employees. Our formula for success is easy, we believe Great People + Great Work = an Extraordinary Company. We not only look for people who possess the great skill sets and experience in the industry, but people with "can do" attitudes and train them to work to FDT standards. Our company passion and purpose are to leave things better than we found them.

    In addition to your passion and purpose, to be successful in this Superintendent role, you will possess the following:

  • 5+ years of experience in the industry with increased responsibility
  • Read and understand written and verbal directions, including material safety data sheets (MSDS), procedures, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), briefings, training, and manufacturer's instructions.
  • Medical clearance to wear a tight-fitting respirator as required by OSHA.
  • Able to speak, write, and understand English.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Successful completion of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 10- or 30-hour construction training
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Valid Driver's license, clean driving record, vehicle insurance, reliable and legal transportation
  • The employee must provide proof of employability according to federal requirements.
  • The employee must comply with the Drug and Alcohol policy. This includes a pre-employment screening, random screening, for cause screening, and post incident/accident screening.
  • Ability to travel to jobsites around the PNW and overnight stays away from home as needed.

    • We thank you for your time in learning a little about us here at FD Thomas , as well as the opportunity we have available for someone who is Dependable, People-oriented, and Achievement-oriented.

    You will find we offer a competitive salary range of $100k - 146K annually (depending on combination of experience & education), with a generous Benefit Plan which includes PTO, matching 401k, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision options, and much more!

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