Field Superintendent - McArthur River

Job summary

Oversee safe, multi-discipline field execution across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes, including contractor supervision, workface planning, inspections, and deficiency closeout. Monitor schedule, productivity, and field costs while coordinating contractors with site operations to minimize disruption to the operating facility.

Job details

Field Superintendent Pay Rate: $96.00 - $100.00/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 11 months and 27 days Location: McArthur River, Saskatchewan Fly In Fly Out Camp accommodations provided Rotation (2 weeks in-2weeks out, 11 hours a day) Company Charter Flights provided - Departing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Contractors are expected to travel to Saskatoon for chartered flights to camp sites Raise is currently hiring a Field Superintendent on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a Canadian global leader in exploration, mine engineering, and environmental protection. Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable. Description The Field Superintendent in this role will have a strong background in multi-discipline execution to oversee field execution across electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and piping scopes. The Field Superintendent plays a crucial role in maintaining a safety-first culture on-site while serving as the direct operational bridge between contractor execution teams, field labor, engineering, and operations. This role is responsible for safe work execution, workface planning, schedule compliance, productivity monitoring, quality control, and field cost management in a dynamic brownfield industrial environment. Responsibilities Safety & Environment Primary Responsibility: Ensure all contractors and field personnel within the assigned work area operate in an uncompromisingly safe manner, fully adhering to ’s safety programs, site standards, and life-saving rules. Conduct regular field safety observations, job safety reviews, daily pre-task meetings, and hazard assessments. Workface Planning & Work Packaging Review, refine, and develop detailed work plans and installation packages in strict accordance with ’s workface planning processes. Coordinate site access, permits, equipment, and materials prior to job execution to eliminate operational barriers and field delays. Direct Supervision & Contractor Oversight Direct Supervision: Provide direct field supervision for internal or contract craft labor executing mechanical and piping scopes, ensuring execution strictly complies with quality standards and safety guidelines. Contractor Management: Oversee and monitor contractor activities across electrical, mechanical, and piping disciplines to confirm work aligns with contract requirements, design drawings, and technical specifications. Quality Assurance & Inspection Perform site inspections of completed mechanical, piping, and electrical installations to verify work meets applicable engineering and site standards. Identify field deficiencies, maintain punch lists, and manage the complete resolution and closeout of non-conformances. Schedule, Productivity & Cost Management Monitor field progress, labor productivity, and schedule alignment daily. Review, validate, and approve contractor-submitted daily tickets, including labor hours, equipment usage, and material consumption reports. Work collaboratively with contractor leadership and site operations to resolve field challenges, schedule clashes, and operational interferences. Operations & Inter-Departmental Coordination Act as the primary field liaison coordinating activities between external contractors and the active site operations team to minimize impact on production and plant operations. Qualifications Intermediate (4-9yrs) or Senior (10+ Years) of industrial construction and maintenance experience, with proven expertise supervising multi-discipline teams. Demonstrated hands-on experience leading multi-discipline mechanical work (including static/rotating mechanical equipment and industrial piping systems). Essential experience operating within a brownfield construction environment, including live plant interties, shutdowns, turnaround coordination, and working around operating facility constraints. Deep working knowledge of both electrical/instrumentation systems and mechanical/piping installations. Proficient in reading and interpreting P&IDs, isometric drawings, single-line diagrams, and civil/structural packages. Working knowledge of contractor time-and-materials (T&M) tracking, scope boundaries, and daily LEM (Labor, Equipment, Material) verification. Ability to manage contractor relationships firmly while maintaining strong working partnerships with site operations, safety officers, and engineering teams. Education and Certifications Journeyperson Status: Mechanical (Millwright, Pipefitter, or Heavy Duty Mechanic) AND/OR Electrical / Instrumentation (E/I). CSO Designation: Construction Safety Officer certification. Supervisor Training: Formal supervisory and leadership certification in heavy industry/construction. WHMIS: Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certification. Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. 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What you’ll do

Oversee safe, multi-discipline field execution across mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation scopes, including contractor supervision, workface planning, inspections, and deficiency closeout. Monitor schedule, productivity, and field costs while coordinating contractors with site operations to minimize disruption to the operating facility.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of industrial construction or maintenance experience, including hands-on leadership of multi-discipline mechanical work in brownfield operating facilities. Candidates should understand electrical/instrumentation and mechanical/piping systems, interpret relevant engineering drawings, manage contractor time-and-materials records, and hold applicable trade, safety, and supervisory credentials.

Benefits

• Camp Accommodations
• Company Charter Flights

Listed skills

• Operations Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Multi-Discipline Field Supervision
• Mechanical and Piping Execution
• Electrical and Instrumentation Systems
• Brownfield Construction
• Workface Planning
• Contractor Management
• Construction Safety
• Quality Assurance and Inspection
• Schedule Management
• Productivity Monitoring
• Field Cost Management
• Time-and-Materials Tracking
• Labor, Equipment, and Material Verification
• P&ID and Isometric Drawing Interpretation
• Shutdown and Turnaround Coordination
• Operations Coordination

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Engineering

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