Traveling Mechanical Superintendent

Job overview

The Traveling Mechanical Superintendent role is onsite at project work sites, with the listing location in Ely, IA. Compensation is $38–$48 per hour. hth companies provides industrial services, including mechanical insulation, scaffolding, and industrial cleaning, across the Midwest. The superintendent oversees daily mechanical construction activities and coordinates workers, materials, equipment, and project progress. The role guides field teams in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair while managing job costs and enforcing safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Supervise pipe fitting, welding, and light mechanical and rigging activities
• assess workforce, material, tool, and equipment needs
• monitor productivity and adjust work activities
• review cost reports and projections
• manage foremen and job progress
• enforce jobsite safety
• lay out and fit pipe
• use SMAW and GTAW welding processes
• inspect work with precision measuring instruments
• support installation, assembly, dismantlement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mechanical superintendent

traveling role

industrial services

pipe fitting

welding

rigging

conveyors

pumps

jobsite safety

ely ia

hth companies

$38–$48/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-supplemented health insurance, employer-paid life insurance, voluntary vision and dental, voluntary critical illness and group injury insurance, 401(k) with 3% company match, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires knowledge of conveyors and pumps and the ability to operate and maintain welding equipment safely. The role involves physically demanding work, including elevated and confined-space work.

About the employer

hth companies is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.