At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical scopes during turnarounds, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Ledcor, a top construction powerhouse in Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Rotational schedule with camp accommodations provided.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-pressure environments with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in industrial construction and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 76500 - 93500 $ per year.
Ledcor Industrial is more than a contractor—we’re a powerhouse delivering fully integrated construction, maintenance, and turnaround solutions across some of the largest and most complex industrial projects in Canada. From site preparation to critical path execution, we bring deep expertise, strong coordination, and a relentless focus on safety to every turnaround.
This role is based in Fort McMurray and supports a major turnaround project with rotational work schedules. At Ledcor, it’s not just about the project—it’s about building a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead field execution of mechanical scopes during turnarounds, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
- Supervise and coordinate multi-disciplinary crews (pipefitters, welders, boilermakers, millwrights).
- Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems, vessels, rotating equipment, and mechanical components.
- Plan and execute rigging and lifting activities in compliance with safety standards.
- Drive daily planning, crew assignments, and workface coordination across disciplines.
- Monitor progress, productivity, and performance, proactively addressing schedule or cost impacts.
- Champion HSE compliance by leading safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field observations.
- Coordinate resources and ensure quality control while communicating effectively with stakeholders and supporting reporting and planning activities.
Qualifications
- Extensive industrial construction experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong background in turnaround and shutdown execution with a focus on mechanical scopes.
- Proven leadership experience supervising mechanical trades, including pipefitters, welders, boilermakers, and millwrights.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems such as piping, vessels, and rotating equipment.
- Solid understanding of rigging practices and lift planning fundamentals.
- Demonstrated ability to lead crews in fast-paced, high-pressure industrial or turnaround settings.
- Strong proficiency in interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and mechanical work packages.
- Effective leader with strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety excellence and HSE program leadership.
Working Conditions
- Site-based position in Fort McMurray, AB.
- Rotational schedule supporting a major turnaround project.
- Day shift and night shift work required.
- Camp accommodations and travel provided (where applicable).
- Physically demanding environment with exposure to industrial site conditions.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Superintendent, Turnarounds employer: Ledcor
Ledcor is an exceptional employer that values safety, quality, and teamwork in the construction industry. Located in Toronto, we offer a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth through mentorship and collaboration, ensuring our employees are equipped to excel in their careers. With a commitment to health and safety compliance, we provide a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact project success and team morale.