About this Role

The Mechanical Pipe Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all underground piping installation activities supporting Quanta Power Solutions' combined cycle power generation projects. This role provides field leadership for the installation of buried process piping, cooling water systems, fire protection piping, storm drainage, sanitary systems, fuel gas and other underground infrastructure. The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, and customer expectations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee all underground pipe installation activities from excavation through final backfill and testing.
• Direct supervision of Union foremen, craft labor, equipment operators, and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work execution.
• Champion Quanta Power Solutions' safety culture by enforcing all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, pipe installation, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration activities.
• Manage the installation of underground piping systems including cooling water, circulating water, fire water, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, condensate, and other plant utility systems.
• Ensure piping installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, and startup teams to support overall project execution.
• Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, productivity, and material deliveries to maintain schedule and budget targets.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, underground interferences, and constructability issues.
• Oversee hydrostatic testing, leak testing, inspections, and turnover activities for underground systems.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and field audits.
• Track project progress and proactively address schedule impacts, labor challenges, and productivity concerns.
• Maintain accurate reporting on labor, production, and project milestones.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in underground pipe construction, heavy industrial construction, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, or related industrial projects.
• Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, and Foreman overseeing underground piping operations on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground piping installation methods, excavation practices, trench safety, and utility coordination.
• Experience installing large-diameter carbon steel, Stainless, HDPE, PVC, fiberglass, ductile iron, or reinforced concrete pipe systems.
• Thorough understanding of buried piping systems associated with power generation facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, isometrics, site layouts, and project schedules.
• Competent in cranes and rigging activities.
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements, testing procedures, and turnover documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication, leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 and Competent Person Excavation/Trenching certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
• Simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
• Cooling water and circulating water piping systems.
• Underground fire protection and utility piping installation.
• Heavy civil and mechanical interface construction.
• Large-scale EPC power projects.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program