Superintendent (Refractory)

Superintendent (Refractory)

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Position Overview

Company: Industry Services Company, Inc.

Location: Site-based; local travel to customer sites (home most nights).

Employment Type: Full-time |Hourly

What You'll Do

· Lead refractory field execution: direct daily work of craft crews (brick, castable, gunite/shotcrete, ceramic fiber, anchoring, tear-out) while enforcing safety and quality.

· Coordinate soft crafts: plan and sequence scaffold, insulation, and coatings activities with refractory work to keep the critical path clear.

· Own look-ahead planning: create and maintain 2–3 week look-aheads; update daily plan-of-the-day (POD), manpower plans, and materials needs.

· Assist with estimating & takeoffs: perform site walk-downs, quantify labor and materials (brick counts, castable volumes, anchors, fiber), request vendor quotes, and build simple estimate summaries for PM/Estimator review.

· Track costs & productivity: capture daily quantities and hours by cost code; flag variances early; support change-order notes and T&M tickets.

· Schedule at a basic level: build/update simple Gantt or task lists (Excel or MS Project); identify constraints, milestones, and outage/turnaround windows.

· Communicate relentlessly: lead toolbox talks, coordinate permits/LOTO/Confined Space, run turnover meetings, and align with customer reps and inspectors.

· Hands-on support when needed (tools, tear-out, equipment setup, dry-out support).

What We're Looking For

· 3–5+ years field leadership in refractory or closely related industrial work.

· Soft-craft supervision experience (scaffold, insulation, coatings) on industrial projects.

· Working knowledge of refractory methods (brick, castable, gunning/shotcrete, fiber, anchors, dry-out).

· Basic Excel skills: filters, sorting, SUM/AVERAGE, simple formulas, daily quantity logs, timesheets, and cost-tracking worksheets.

· Basic scheduling: build/maintain task lists or basic Gantt schedules; update look-ahead plans; familiarity with MS Project or Excel-based schedules.

· Strong safety leadership (JHAs, permits, PTPs) and communication with owners, QA/QC, and inspectors.

· Valid driver's license; ability to work in industrial environments (heat, heights, confined spaces).

Why Industry Services Company, Inc.?

· National footprint with high-profile projects in steel, cement/lime, pulp & paper, petrochemical, and power.

· Competitive pay and benefits.

· Team culture that values safety, craftsmanship, and career growth.

To Apply: Email your resume to or apply at

*Equal Opportunity Employer.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• estimating: 1 year (Required)
• refractory: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Theodore, AL Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Theodore, AL 36582: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person