Piping Superintendent

About this Role

The Piping Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all piping construction activities supporting Quanta Power Solutions' power generation projects. This role provides field leadership for aboveground and belowground piping systems and 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 piping installation activities from material receipt through testing and system turnover.
• 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 piping installation activities, including fit-up, welding, rigging, setting, testing, inspections, and turnover.
• Manage the installation of process piping, utility piping, cooling water systems, fire protection systems, fuel gas piping, condensate piping, and other plant piping systems.
• Ensure piping installations meet project drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, 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, constructability issues, and installation challenges.
• Oversee hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, flushing, cleaning, inspections, and turnover activities.
• 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 industrial piping construction, power generation, refinery, petrochemical, heavy industrial, or related construction projects.
• Proven leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Foreman overseeing piping construction operations on union projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping installation methods, welding processes, rigging practices, and field construction techniques.
• Experience installing carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, HDPE, PVC, fiberglass, and other piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, specifications, spool drawings, and project schedules.
• Competent in cranes, rigging, and heavy lifts associated with piping construction.
• 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 certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant construction.
• Simple-cycle or thermal power generation projects.
• Large-bore process piping installation.
• High-energy piping systems.
• ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping code applications.
• Pressure testing, flushing, and system commissioning support.
• Large-scale EPC power projects.
• Union craft labor management.

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