Superintendent Jobs in Louisiana
Superintendent jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in construction, public education, and utilities, with steady hiring across commercial builds, school districts, and infrastructure projects at every level from field superintendent to regional director. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport anchor most of the activity, where employers like Turner Construction, the Orleans Parish School Board, and Entergy Louisiana maintain ongoing superintendent needs. The most in-demand specialties are construction site management, school district leadership, and industrial plant oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerIES Communications
Top cityRayville, LA
Cities hiring33
Work type93% On-site
Top industryRetail
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Maintenance Superintendent
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SNF Holding Company
Maintenance Superintendent
Plaquemine, Louisiana
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Assistant Superintendent - Kraft Paper Machine
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Hood Container
Assistant Superintendent - Kraft Paper Machine
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
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Assistant Superintendent of Schools
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East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
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Rope Access Level III Superintendent
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GULF ISLAND LLC
Rope Access Level III Superintendent
Houma, Louisiana
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Structure Superintendent - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana
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Primoris Services Corporation
Structure Superintendent - Primoris Heavy Civil - Louisiana
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Maintenance Superintendent
SNF Holding Company·Plaquemine, Louisiana
Job functions:
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of scheduled and break-in maintenance work. The Superintendent provides direct leadership to Maintenance Supervisors and coordinates closely with Planning, Scheduling, Reliability, Operations, and contractor resources to ensure work is executed according to the approved maintenance schedule. The Superintendent is accountable for schedule and break-in execution, workforce utilization, field productivity, work quality, safety performance, and timely return of equipment to service.
Responsibilities:
SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of scheduled and break-in maintenance work. The Superintendent provides direct leadership to Maintenance Supervisors and coordinates closely with Planning, Scheduling, Reliability, Operations, and contractor resources to ensure work is executed according to the approved maintenance schedule. The Superintendent is accountable for schedule and break-in execution, workforce utilization, field productivity, work quality, safety performance, and timely return of equipment to service.
- Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule and operational priorities.
- Assign and direct maintenance personnel to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Ensure employees understand job scope, safety requirements, timelines, and work expectations.
- Coach, develop, and hold Maintenance Supervisors accountable for safety, schedule execution, workforce productivity, work quality, employee performance, and adherence to maintenance processes.
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance execution personnel, while coordinating closely with planners, schedulers, reliability personnel, Operations, and contractors.
- Monitor work progress and adjust resources as needed to prevent delays caused by permitting, lockout/tagout, material availability, or operational conflicts.
- Monitor schedule compliance, schedule attainment, wrench/productive time where measurable, break-in percentage, maintenance overtime, rework, execution delays, safety performance, contractor utilization, and work-order closeout quality.
- Ensure permit acceptors are equipped to confirm that all required permits, including hot work, line break, and confined space permits, are completed accurately and safely prior to work beginning.
- Conduct field oversight to verify maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Track field execution efficiency to drive continuous improvement.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Participate in equipment failure investigations as required and lead investigations involving maintenance execution failures, rework, poor workmanship, excessive repair duration, or deviations from maintenance procedures. Ensure assigned corrective actions are completed.
- Ensure work orders, inspection forms, and maintenance documentation are completed accurately, and timely.
- Verify repaired equipment is operating properly before returning equipment to service.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices, housekeeping standards, and environmental compliance throughout the facility.
- Recommend improvements related to spare parts inventory, equipment reliability, maintenance procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Respond to urgent maintenance needs and provide leadership during emergency or break-in maintenance situations as required.
- Manage break-in work processes to ensure work is timely and as cost effective as possible.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to maintain focus on reducing break-ins.
EDUCATION:
- Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent maintenance leadership experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, production, and environmental compliance.
- Working knowledge of SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems preferred.
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and laser alignment preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, including pumps, valves, piping systems, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
- Ability to implement maintenance procedures and manufacturers recommendations using drawings, manuals, blueprints, and P&ID diagrams.
- Ability to work weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial environments, including exposure to heat, humidity, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, . steel toe shoes, hardhat, gloves, respirator and work in extreme heat and humidity along with working at heights and in dangerous places within proximity to heavy machinery, as well as outdoors in all weather conditions, stand, and walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work in confined spaces.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Vacation Days
- Incidental Days
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Development & Training
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
SNF Holding Company
Maintenance Superintendent
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Job Description
Overview:
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of scheduled and break-in maintenance work. The Superintendent provides direct leadership to Maintenance Supervisors and coordinates closely with Planning, Scheduling, Reliability, Operations, and contractor resources to ensure work is executed according to the approved maintenance schedule. The Superintendent is accountable for schedule and break-in execution, workforce utilization, field productivity, work quality, safety performance, and timely return of equipment to service.
Responsibilities:
SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 9,000 people, including more than 2,700+ in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and disciplined execution of scheduled and break-in maintenance work. The Superintendent provides direct leadership to Maintenance Supervisors and coordinates closely with Planning, Scheduling, Reliability, Operations, and contractor resources to ensure work is executed according to the approved maintenance schedule. The Superintendent is accountable for schedule and break-in execution, workforce utilization, field productivity, work quality, safety performance, and timely return of equipment to service.
- Supervise and coordinate daily maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule and operational priorities.
- Assign and direct maintenance personnel to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Ensure employees understand job scope, safety requirements, timelines, and work expectations.
- Coach, develop, and hold Maintenance Supervisors accountable for safety, schedule execution, workforce productivity, work quality, employee performance, and adherence to maintenance processes.
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance execution personnel, while coordinating closely with planners, schedulers, reliability personnel, Operations, and contractors.
- Monitor work progress and adjust resources as needed to prevent delays caused by permitting, lockout/tagout, material availability, or operational conflicts.
- Monitor schedule compliance, schedule attainment, wrench/productive time where measurable, break-in percentage, maintenance overtime, rework, execution delays, safety performance, contractor utilization, and work-order closeout quality.
- Ensure permit acceptors are equipped to confirm that all required permits, including hot work, line break, and confined space permits, are completed accurately and safely prior to work beginning.
- Conduct field oversight to verify maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and procedures.
- Track field execution efficiency to drive continuous improvement.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Participate in equipment failure investigations as required and lead investigations involving maintenance execution failures, rework, poor workmanship, excessive repair duration, or deviations from maintenance procedures. Ensure assigned corrective actions are completed.
- Ensure work orders, inspection forms, and maintenance documentation are completed accurately, and timely.
- Verify repaired equipment is operating properly before returning equipment to service.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices, housekeeping standards, and environmental compliance throughout the facility.
- Recommend improvements related to spare parts inventory, equipment reliability, maintenance procedures, and operational efficiency.
- Respond to urgent maintenance needs and provide leadership during emergency or break-in maintenance situations as required.
- Manage break-in work processes to ensure work is timely and as cost effective as possible.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to maintain focus on reducing break-ins.
EDUCATION:
- Chemical/Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent maintenance leadership experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, production, and environmental compliance.
- Working knowledge of SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems preferred.
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and laser alignment preferred.
- Working knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, including pumps, valves, piping systems, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
- Ability to implement maintenance procedures and manufacturers recommendations using drawings, manuals, blueprints, and P&ID diagrams.
- Ability to work weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial environments, including exposure to heat, humidity, noise, moving equipment, and outdoor weather conditions.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, . steel toe shoes, hardhat, gloves, respirator and work in extreme heat and humidity along with working at heights and in dangerous places within proximity to heavy machinery, as well as outdoors in all weather conditions, stand, and walk, climb stairs and ladders, and work in confined spaces.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Vacation Days
- Incidental Days
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Development & Training
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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1 jobAbita Springs
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1 jobSuperintendent Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
- Sports & Recreation
- Agriculture & Farming
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in superintendent jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana contractor license or relevant state registration where required by project type
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, education, engineering, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible supervisory or project management experience
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, budgets, and schedules on large-scale Louisiana projects
- Familiarity with Louisiana building codes, LDOE regulations, or utility compliance standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with owners, boards, and crews
Superintendent Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a superintendent in Louisiana?
The path depends on the sector. Construction superintendents typically hold a degree in construction management or a related field and may need a Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors credential depending on project scope. School district superintendents must hold an administrative certification issued through the Louisiana Department of Education and a master's degree or higher. Industrial or utility superintendents generally advance through engineering or operations roles at major Louisiana facilities.
How much do superintendents make in Louisiana?
Superintendents in Louisiana earn a median of about $83,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,470 for the lowest 10% to over $123,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire superintendents in Louisiana?
Louisiana superintendent roles are posted by IES Communications, Mortenson Construction, and Lemoine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's mix of public school systems, large construction contractors, and energy infrastructure operators means openings appear across sectors throughout the year.
Which Louisiana cities have the most superintendent jobs?
Rayville, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport have the most superintendent openings in Louisiana right now. New Orleans and Baton Rouge drive the bulk of demand through large school districts, major construction activity, and corporate headquarters, while Shreveport draws openings from healthcare construction and regional school administration serving northwest Louisiana.
Are there remote superintendent jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 7% of superintendent openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-based nature of most superintendent roles. The portions of the work most likely to go remote are administrative duties, reporting, and district-level planning roles rather than field or campus oversight positions.
How can I get hired as a superintendent in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an assistant superintendent or field engineer role at a Louisiana construction firm or an assistant principal position within a Louisiana school district. Large contractors operating in New Orleans and Baton Rouge regularly bring on project coordinators and field supervisors who grow into superintendent roles. Aspiring school superintendents typically start as principals or central office administrators. Earning a Louisiana Department of Education administrative certificate early strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to superintendent jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to superintendent jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across construction, education, utilities, and other sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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