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Worley · 15 hours ago

Dewatering Superintendent

Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The Site Dewatering Superintendent is responsible for overseeing site dewatering operations, ensuring effective water management, and leading a team to maintain high-quality standards while managing groundwater challenges.
MiningEnergyChemical & MaterialsChemicalMineralOil and GasPrecious Metals
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Responsibilities

Provide hands-on leadership to foremen and dewatering crews, supporting day-to-day execution of site water management activities
Oversee the entire site dewatering program, including system design execution, installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance
Plan and implement pump locations, discharge routing, and system layouts to ensure effective water control
Coordinate mucking of ditches and sumps, ensuring proper drainage flow and sediment management
Develop and maintain workface planning and scheduling that aligns dewatering activities with overall project priorities and milestones
Supervise field operations to ensure compliance with HSE requirements, environmental regulations, quality expectations, and productivity goals
Monitor groundwater levels and system performance, adjusting pump capacity and layout as site conditions evolve
Manage manpower levels, crew efficiency, and workforce balance to maintain smooth progression of work
Support cost control efforts by tracking equipment utilization, fuel consumption, material needs, and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency
Apply company labor relations policies consistently and fairly to promote a respectful and high-performing workplace
Communicate effectively across teams—coordinating with excavation, civil, structural, and project management personnel to prevent delays
Troubleshoot pumps, piping systems, discharge lines, and related equipment, driving corrective actions when needed
Provide instruction, coaching, and verification of completed work to maintain high standards of performance and reliability
Collaborate with construction management to anticipate site challenges, weather impacts, and sequencing requirements

Qualification

Site dewatering operationsPump systems managementHSE complianceSediment controlPlanningCoordinationLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving mindset

Required

Approximately 12+ years of construction experience, with strong field-based leadership experience and journey-level certification relevant to your trade preferred
Demonstrated experience in site dewatering operations, including pump systems, discharge management, groundwater control methods, and sediment control
A strong understanding of HSE and environmental compliance practices, with the ability to model safe behaviors at all times
Advanced knowledge of dewatering systems, pumps, piping, controls, and site drainage strategies
Proven experience leading and developing craft personnel, including apprentices and foremen
Strong planning and coordination skills to sequence dewatering activities in support of excavation and foundation work
The ability to recognize, address, and resolve field challenges and conflicts with professionalism and clarity
Confidence in communicating with both field teams and management, with the ability to influence alignment across disciplines
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—grounded, practical, and focused on preventing problems before they impact production

Company

Worley is a leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

H1B Sponsorship

Worley has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$361.68M
Key Investors
Phoenix Group
2025-08-18Debt Financing· $101.31M
2025-05-06Debt Financing· $260.16M
2017-02-28Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Chris Ashton
Chief Executive Officer
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Anna Joubert
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